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Anonymous HIV tests overdue

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From: Winnipeg Free Press
Date: 20070919
Author:Sanders, Carol

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By Carol Sanders

TWENTY years after Quebec began offering anonymous HIV/AIDS testing, Manitoba is preparing to offer the service to people in Winnipeg and Brandon.

The provincial government is expected to announce a $2-million program of testing, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. A government spokeswoman said details of the program will be released this afternoon at a news conference at Nine Circles Community Health Centre.

"They're doing the right thing but they're about 20 years behind," said ...

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