Key facts about HIV: a short note on testing, treatment and the safety of everyday contact.
A person’s HIV status cannot be determined by appearance — only a test can show it.
HIV is not transmitted through everyday contact such as handshakes, hugs or sharing dishes.
Adherence to prescribed treatment is important for maintaining health. Stigma and discrimination can keep people from seeking care.
Stigma is a negative attitude built on mistaken beliefs. It can stop people from asking for help.
From May 2026 a project to improve youth tolerance through quizzes covers 15 districts of Tashkent region.
The Tabassum project, which ran from April to September 2025, focused on media literacy and stigma reduction.