Did you know that approximately 39.9 million people were living with HIV by the end of 2023? This course is designed to enhance your knowledge skills and techniques to counsel individuals and communities affected by HIV/AIDS effectively. We discuss the common misconceptions myths and facts about HIV to reduce fear stigma and discrimination. We look at the prevention of mother-to-child transmission and examine some of the usual illnesses related to HIV/AIDS such as Pneumocystis Pneumonia Tuberculosis (TB) and others.The course then explains the strategies for disclosing an HIV-positive status to bring relief build trust and create a supportive environment. We uncover the 95-95-95 strategy for combating HIV/AIDS and indicate the roles and responsibilities of an HIV/AIDS counsellor. We will go through the range of emotional and psychological reactions to an HIV-positive diagnosis and the various types of HIV counselling. The course reviews the pre-test and post-test counselling as well as explains the meaning of positive and negative HIV results.Finally we study the component of home-based care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We will state when you should use Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and the importance and barriers to adherence to treatment. The course highlights the nutritional guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDs and the process of food preparation. This course is ideal for counsellors healthcare professionals social workers educators and community leaders who want to deepen their understanding of HIV/AIDS. Why wait? Enrol in this course today!