NSW Health is holding HIV Testing Week in the Bega Valley this week, and is encouraging at risk people to have an HIV test. Around 10 per cent of HIV positive people in NSW may be unaware they are infected; a statistic NSW Health is desperate to change. All tests are free and confidential, and are now faster and easier than ever before. Evening ‘drop-in clinics’ will be conducted at Bega Hospital on Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm, commencing this Thursday, until the end of August. Testing for HIV and STIs will also be available at other times, and appointments can be made through your GP, the Bega Community Health Centre on 6492 9620, or the Intake Line on 1300 131 562.