The Almada GAT (Laranjeiro hub) began its activity on September 15th, 2021.
GAT Almada is a community-based center for rapid, anonymous, confidential, and free testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and offers the following services:
1) Rapid testing for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis infections;
2) Referral and support to the National Health Service;
3) Monitoring specialist consultations (HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections) and carrying out complementary diagnostic tests;
4) PrEP appointment (decentralized consultation at Hospital Garcia de Orta;
5) Social support in accessing the healthcare setting;
6) Distribution of material for safer sexual practices (condoms; lubricating gel);
7) Distribution of material for safer drug consumption;
8) Health literacy promotion.
