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Guess what?: Raline Shah takes HIV test

Actress Raline Shah is encouraging young Jakartans to be responsible for their health and that of others by taking HIV tests

The Jakarta Post
Jakarta
Tue, December 1, 2015

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ctress Raline Shah is encouraging young Jakartans to be responsible for their health and that of others by taking HIV tests. Raline, who was named Favorite in the 2008 Putri Indonesia pageant, took the test on Sunday at an event commemorating World AIDS Day in Suropati Park, Central Jakarta.

World AIDS Day falls on Dec. 1.

'€œThis is my first time taking the test. I want to set an example to Jakartans that we should not feel ashamed about taking the test. We have to know our health status, whatever the result is,'€ she said as quoted by tribunnews.com.

Raline said it would be easier to educate people about HIV/AIDS through her role as a public figure.

'€œI'€™m taking part in this event because I can voice the message to young people and connect with them,'€ she said.

Raline, 30, said the test was important for those who were aware of and taking full responsibility for their own health.

'€œThere'€™s no need to be ashamed about it, rather be proud of taking care of your own health especially if you have had the risk of being infected.'€

Raline'€™s test result was not revealed as the disclosure and the consultation that ensued remained private and confidential.

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