Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital
ICTC = Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre
1. HIV Testing – A blood test is done to check whether a person is HIV positive or negative.
2. Counselling – Guidance is provided before and after the test:
Pre-test counselling: Before the test, you are informed about HIV, its causes, prevention, and the importance of testing.
Post-test counselling: After the result, you are guided on what steps to take next depending on the outcome.
3. Confidentiality – Your test results and personal information are kept strictly confidential.
4. Referral Services – If the test is positive, you are referred to an ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) Centre or other healthcare facilities.
5. Awareness & Education – ICTCs also spread awareness about safe sexual practices, HIV testing in pregnant women, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
👉 Objectives of ICTC:
Early detection of HIV
Providing correct information and counselling
Reducing the spread of infection
Linking HIV positive individuals to treatment and care