Undetectable HIV in your blood = Untransmitable

Hi chomi,

Did you know that when the viral load is undetectable HIV can’t be passed on? A viral load is how much HIV is in the blood. The higher the viral load, the more HIV there is and vice versa. That means, moghel, if you are HIV positive and stay consistent with your treatment every day, you are reducing the viral load.

• A reduced viral load means less HIV in your blood
• A lower viral load means you’re more healthy
• Better health means a better quality of life

“The goal of taking up treatment is for the viral load to be undetectable”

1. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) doesn’t cure HIV – but it helps keep the virus under control by reducing the amount of HIV in your blood (viral load) to keep you healthy.
2. When your viral load is undetectable, you can’t pass on HIV to others chom. That means a healthier you, a more confident you, and a safer, more satisfying sex life — all while remembering to use condoms correctly and consistently.
3. Your mental wellbeing matters too. Stay grounded, stay empowered.

Undetectable = untransmitable! So stay the course. You deserve a healthy you. Of course, there will be tough days chomi.

But, when those hard days come, Big Sis gotchu — reach out for free, private, and confidential guidance from a real-life counsellor via the Moya or chat to Big Sis on Whatsapp – 060 074 7837. Or call the Big Sis Helpline Mahala': 0800 12 84 55