SINGAPORE, May 23 -- All adults aged 21 and above should undergo at least one HIV test in their lifetime, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on May 23, in its first major public advisory since being set up in 2025. The recommendation applies regardless of risk level, with the agency stressing that early diagnosis remains key to treatment and prevention.

According to The Straits Times, those with higher-risk sexual behaviours - such as having multiple partners or engaging in casual or commercial sex - are advised to test every three to six months. HIV self-test kits, available at selected pharmacies since 2025, offer a quick and discreet option.

The CDA's guidance aligns with the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, which aim for 95 per cen...