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where it is estimated that 1 in every 20 adultsw is infectedwith HIV/AIDS. The clinically approved, self-administered testinfg kits provide confidential HIV testing with results in abouttwo minutes. The made by Africa-based , are currentlty available throughout Europe, Africa and the Far East. Campaign volunteerws and staff are not asking for any information fromkit recipients. They will be given out from 8-10 a.m., but due to the sensitive nature ofthe non-FDA approved kits, campaign spokespeople are not disclosingb how many tests will be given out or the locatiojn of distribution at this This week, Don’t?Guess?Test! tapped WPGC 95.
5 FM as its exclusive radio station partner to encourage locala to get tested. The campaign, developed by D.C.’zs William Penn House to increasew HIV-testing and establish legislation, already has othere community partners thatinclude PreventionWorks!, Young and emPower Magazine and Children’s National Medical Center. The campaign rolls out June 23with week-longy social and educational events and ends with its 2009 D.C. campaigh on National HIV/AIDS Testing Day June 27.