Si tu es sexuellement actif, des tests de dépistage réguliers des infections transmises sexuellement sont un excellent moyen de prendre soin de ta santé sexuelle.
Free HIV Self-Tests
Our Healthbox is a vending machine that gives anyone age 16+ free access to things like HIV self-test kits, pregnancy tests, condoms, and more. HIV self-test kits are rapid point-of-care tests that you can do from wherever, either by yourself or with someone else. A small finger prick collects a few drops of blood, which the test can analyze for HIV antibodies. Mouth swab tests will also soon be available. They are easy to use and over 99% accurate when used 12 weeks after a potential exposure to HIV.
Located in the Yellowknife Public Library and at Stanton Territorial Hospital, Our Healthbox machines also provide health information, along with a local health and social service directory without having to create a profile or sign-in.
Free HPV Self-Sampling Kits
The NTHSSA Cervical Screening Program is currently running a pilot project where, if eligible, they’ll mail out a kit so you can self-collect a sample of cervical cells. Then, you can return your kit to a health centre or lab to be analyzed for HPV. This program is only available for people 25-69 years old who have a cervix.
For more information, you can email the NTHSSA Cervical Screening Program at cervicalscreening@gov.nt.ca or visit cancernwt.ca.
Let Public Health know you want to see more publicly available self-testing options!
Self-testing is an easy way to get reliable results and to know your STI status. It’s also a great opportunity to be in charge of your own health! However, very few tests, kits, or self-testing programs are provided by public health agencies anywhere in Canada.
Click on the link below to send an email to the Health Promotion Unit at the Government of Northwest Territories and let them know you’d like to see more publicly funded options for STI self-testing.
A special thanks to our community partners in putting together this campaign, including FOXY and the Health Promotion Unit at the Department of Health and Social Services.
