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Free HIV tests in Bayreuth: Secure an appointment now and get tested!
In November 2025, Bayreuth will offer free HIV testing and consultations to promote early diagnosis.
Free HIV tests in Bayreuth: Secure an appointment now and get tested!
In November 2025, the Bavaria region will be dedicated to health care and education. Under the motto “Test now!” A campaign is running that offers free, anonymous HIV tests in Bayreuth. This is organized by the health department of the Bayreuth district office in collaboration with the Upper Franconian AIDS advice center of Diakonie Bayreuth. The focus is on the early detection of HIV through a comprehensive information and testing offensive. The AIDS advisory service has also planned a test campaign with individual advice on November 12th in order to offer citizens a direct contact point bayreuther-tagblatt.de.
Overall, the campaign makes it clear that despite medical advances, HIV cannot be cured, but it can be easily treated. “The sooner you know that you are infected, the better you can act – both for yourself and for others,” explains a spokesman for the organization. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), there are around 280 new infections every year in Bavaria; There are around 2,200 new infections nationwide. Therefore, the demand for these tests is high and the regular offers are well received by citizens.
Information about testing options
The HIV test weeks offer a variety of testing options. From classic lab tests that send a blood sample to the lab to rapid tests that provide results in just a few minutes, there is something for everyone. Self-tests allow people to test from the comfort of their own home. This diversity ensures that everyone can choose the test variant that is right for them, as can be seen from the information from the German AIDS aid emerges.
The test variants offered are diverse and include:
- HIV-Labor-Test: Ergebnis innerhalb weniger Tage, zuverlässig ab sechs Wochen nach Risikokontakt.
- HIV-Schnelltest: Schnelle Ergebnisse nach wenigen Minuten, Austausch von größeren Blutmengen nicht nötig.
- Selbsttest: Durchführung zu Hause, einfach und ohne Beratung.
- PCR-Test: Für die frühzeitige Erkennung von HIV, vor allem bei Therapieüberwachung.
The importance of early detection
The possibility of early detection is crucial. An estimated 96,700 people live with HIV in Germany; 88,500 know about their infection. The majority, namely 87,200, receive therapy aids-stiftung.de. However, there are still people who are unclear about their status. Around 8,200 people in Germany know nothing about their infection. It is therefore essential that education and testing services continue to be provided in order to minimize the health risks and stop the spread of the virus.
The testing times at the Bayreuth Health Department are also flexible in order to accommodate as many people as possible: on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can be tested between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., as well as Wednesday until 12:00 p.m. and Thursday until 4:00 p.m. However, appointments must be made by telephone to ensure everything runs smoothly.
The results of the tests are usually available after about a week. A lot of information and details about test availability as well as contact points for opinions and questions can be found on the Bavarian Health Authority website. Take the opportunity to find out more about this important health issue and make a valuable contribution to combating HIV in our region!