Zambia will be commemorating the National HIV Testing Counselling and Testing (HTCT) day on 15 August, 2022 under the theme “Let’s Stop HIV Together! #GetTestedToday. The Ministry of Health through the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council and partners is spearheading preparations for this important national event whose theme means working together to ensure that no one is left behind.

The focus of this year’s commemoration is to create awareness and help reach groups that are disproportionately affected by the disease. By showcasing the ease and safety of HIV testing, National HTCT Day will help to create awareness of how easy getting tested is. Testing helps to reduce stigma and provide additional opportunities to support those who receive and are living with a positive diagnosis.

All districts are encouraged to conduct satellite activities alongside the National Commemoration event which will be commemorated at Twashuka grounds, Kanyama in Lusaka district.