भगवान महावीर हॉस्पिटल
राष्ट्रीय राजधानी क्षेत्र दिल्ली सरकार

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