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PEP counselling
A fast, honest risk assessment, what to say at the hospital, and support to finish all 28 days.
Read: the first 72 hours after an exposure · PEP explained
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Why People Across the UAE Talk to Dr. Monga
The UAE is home to millions of expatriates, including one of the largest Indian communities anywhere in the world. For many of them, an HIV or STD worry is one of the loneliest experiences of life abroad.
People search for an HIV doctor in Dubai or the best doctors for HIV/AIDS in Dubai late at night, often after days of silent worry. Many are not even sure whether their exposure carried any real risk. Others have a test result they don't understand. And many would simply feel safer speaking first to an Indian HIV doctor, online, in Hindi, outside their workplace and community.
That is what the HIV Testing Counselling program offers: private, one-to-one counselling with Dr. Yuvraj Monga, an Indian HIV, AIDS and STD specialist who consults people in every emirate on WhatsApp, voice or video. We cover the full testing journey, from pre-test counselling to post-test counselling, and we always point you to licensed UAE providers for tests and treatment.
Popular guides: Dubai Marina, Bur Dubai, Deira, Business Bay, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman. See also our counselling services or contact us privately.
At a glance
- Confidential online HIV and STD counselling for all seven emirates, US$99.
- Indian HIV specialist Dr. Yuvraj Monga: Hindi or English, 24x7 WhatsApp support.
- Tests and prescriptions come from licensed UAE providers; we help you prepare and understand.
- Exposure in the last 72 hours? Go to a hospital emergency department and ask about PEP now.
The program
Run by Dr. Yuvraj Monga, Indian HIV & STD Specialist
Behind this page is the HIV Testing Counselling program of Dr. Yuvraj Monga, MBBS, MD, an Indian HIV, AIDS and STD specialist physician with a fellowship in infectious diseases. Over 25 years he has managed and treated patients from around the world, many of them working in the UAE and the wider Gulf. His counselling follows WHO guidelines and the EXACT program.
Easy consultation, friendly follow-up. We were among the first to build counselling around the whole journey: exposure, anxiety, counselling, testing and treatment.
Recognition
- Indian Achievers Award (2014)
- Brand Achiever, Health Care Excellence Awards (2015)
- Indian Achievers Award for Best Clinic in Delhi-NCR (2017)
Locations
HIV Counselling Guides for Every Emirate
Dubai neighbourhoods
Bur DubaiDubaiDeiraDubaiKaramaDubaiAl BarshaDubaiDubai MarinaDubaiJumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)DubaiBusiness Bay & DowntownDubaiJumeirahDubaiAl QusaisDubaiInternational CityDubaiDubai Silicon OasisDubaiMirdifDubaiJumeirah Village Circle (JVC)DubaiJebel AliDubaiDiscovery Gardens & Al FurjanDubai
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates
Know before you test
What Residents of Dubai Should Know First
Many expatriates around Bur Dubai and Dubai Marina are afraid to even ask a question about HIV. Understanding the rules, and what counselling can and cannot do, is the first step to a calm decision.
The visa medical test
The medical fitness examination for UAE residence visas, at first application and at renewal, includes an HIV test. Official guidance says applicants must be free of communicable diseases such as HIV and TB.
Testing in the UAE
HIV and STD testing in Dubai is carried out by facilities licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), which follow UAE regulations, including the notification of certain infectious diseases such as HIV.
What we offer
A confidential conversation: an honest look at your risk, the right test and timing, and support with anxiety. A first name is enough to begin.
Legal questions
Counselling does not replace legal advice. For anything about visas, employment or the law, consult a qualified professional in the UAE; we will never suggest avoiding lawful obligations.
Source: UAE Government portal: health conditions for residence visas. Rules change; always check the current official guidance.
Our approach
The EXACT Program
EXposure · Anxiety · Counselling · Testing & Treatment
- EX
Exposure
Facts first: what happened, when, and whether PEP is still possible.
- A
Anxiety
Tools to stop the late-night symptom searching.
- C
Counselling
One-to-one time for every question, in your language.
- T
Testing & Treatment
A dated plan and clear guidance alongside your UAE care.
Testing journey
Pre- and Post-HIV Test Counselling: Your Testing Journey
Whether you live near Bur Dubai or Deira, the testing journey is the same four steps. Pre- and post-test counselling are what make each step make sense:
- 1
Pre-test counselling
Exposure review, PEP check, the right test type and date, how results are shared.
- 2
The test itself
Blood drawn at a licensed UAE laboratory, usually a 4th-generation test.
- 3
While you wait
Practical tools for the anxious days, and no needless repeat tests.
- 4
Post-test counselling
Your result explained in context, retest dates if needed, and a prevention or care plan.
What is post-test counselling?
It is the conversation held when you receive an HIV test result. It confirms that you have understood the result correctly, checks whether the test was taken late enough to be conclusive, plans any retest, and, if the result is reactive, provides support and a clear route to specialist care.
Why screening tests need explaining
Most fear begins with a screening report nobody explained. Was it a 4th-generation test or antibody-only? Taken at 2 weeks or 6? Does “reactive” mean positive? HIV screening test counselling answers those questions before and after you test.
Results
HIV Test Results Time in Dubai
Knowing the real HIV test results time helps you plan and stops you reading meaning into a delay. Laboratories in Dubai are generally quick, but the more important clock is the window period:
| Test | When it becomes reliable after exposure | Typical time to result |
|---|---|---|
| HIV RNA (NAT) test | Can detect HIV from about 10–33 days | Days, depending on the laboratory |
| 4th-generation antigen/antibody test | Detects most infections by about 6 weeks | Often within a day or two at many UAE laboratories |
| Rapid antibody test | Reliable from about 12 weeks | Minutes; a reactive result needs lab confirmation |
| Confirmatory testing | Done only after a reactive screen | Adds several more days at a reference laboratory |
Testing too early is the most common reason people test again and again. Note your exposure date, the test type and the test date, and bring them to your session. Our sister site explains when a retest after a negative result is really needed.
Confirmation
What Test Is Used to Confirm a Diagnosis of HIV?
People often ask us, “What test is used to confirm a diagnosis of HIV?” The answer is a confirmation process with several steps:
The screen
Sensitive by design, so a small number of reactive screens turn out negative on confirmation.
A second, different assay
Usually an antibody differentiation test or Western blot at a reference laboratory: two independent tests must agree.
Viral RNA if unclear
A nucleic acid test settles disagreements and detects very early infection.
Fresh sample
Most laboratories confirm on a second sample, so no diagnosis rests on a single tube of blood.
HIV serology test counselling
“Serology” means blood tests for antibodies and antigen. In a serology test counselling session we go through your report line by line: the assay used, the cut-off values, and what “reactive”, “non-reactive” or “indeterminate” really mean. You can share a photo of the report with your name covered.
After your result
Post-Test Counselling for HIV: Decoding Your Result
Post-test counselling for HIV depends entirely on what the report says. Here is a simple decoder, and what we cover with clients in Dubai for each result:
Non-reactive
Means: Nothing found by this test.
Next: Final only after the window period for the test you had; otherwise plan one more test on the right date.
Reactive screen
Means: The first test needs checking.
Next: Confirmation comes next; some reactive screens are false alarms.
Indeterminate
Means: An unclear supplementary result.
Next: Usually resolved with a repeat sample or an RNA test a few weeks later.
Confirmed positive
Means: HIV confirmed by independent tests.
Next: Treatment begins with a specialist; an undetectable viral load protects partners.
Waiting is often the hardest part: these practical tools for coping while you wait for results can help. For a confirmed result, read about HIV treatment, viral load and CD4 and the HIV care continuum.
Local care
Infectious Disease Doctors and STD/HIV Testing & Treatment in Dubai
“Best doctors for HIV/AIDS in Dubai” is a common search, but the right doctor depends on today's need. For STD/HIV testing and treatment in Dubai, you will use infectious disease clinics at DHA hospitals and DHA-licensed private hospitals. For a confidential first conversation, an Indian HIV doctor online can help you prepare.
Rashid Hospital and Dubai Hospital (DHA) emergency departments
For urgent PEP assessment within 72 hours of an exposure, at any hour.
DHA-licensed hospitals and clinics
Where tests are done, results are reported and treatment is prescribed.
Your health insurance provider
Many residents' plans cover outpatient consultations and laboratory tests; check your network.
Dr. Monga online counselling
Confidential guidance on risk, timing, results and anxiety, in Hindi or English.
Need PEP outside clinic hours? Read where to get PEP at night or on weekends, and how to choose a genuine clinic.
Is Dr. Monga an infectious disease doctor?
He trained in medicine (MBBS, MD), completed a fellowship in infectious diseases in Australia and has focused on HIV, AIDS and STDs for over 25 years. Many in Dubai search for an Indian HIV doctor in Dubai online; that is exactly his role: counselling and guidance online, alongside your licensed UAE care.
PrEP Explained: What It Is, When to Use It, and How to Get It
What is PrEP?
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine that people without HIV take before a possible exposure to prevent HIV. The most common form is a daily tablet containing tenofovir and emtricitabine. Taken as prescribed, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%, according to the US CDC. It does not protect against other STIs, so condoms and regular STI testing still matter.
Who should consider PrEP?
- You have a partner living with HIV who is not yet undetectable.
- You have new or multiple partners and don't always use condoms.
- You have had an STI in the past six months.
- You have needed PEP more than once.
- You share needles or injecting equipment.
How and when do you take it?
- Daily PrEP: one tablet every day, for anyone at ongoing risk.
- Event-based (2-1-1) PrEP: an option for some men who have sex with men, timed around sex. Your doctor will tell you if it suits you.
- Before starting: a negative HIV test, plus kidney and hepatitis B checks.
- While on PrEP: HIV, STI and kidney tests about every three months.
PrEP is not PEP. PrEP is taken before exposure. If you have already had an exposure in the last 72 hours, you need PEP: please consult a doctor or hospital in your own area immediately. Read PEP vs PrEP and who should consider PrEP.
Why consult an Indian HIV doctor about PrEP?
- Experience: Dr. Yuvraj Monga has more than 25 years in HIV, AIDS and STD care, with patients from around the world.
- Affordable: medical care in India costs far less than private care in most countries, and generic PrEP made in India is among the most affordable anywhere.
- Clear guidance: in counselling, Dr. Monga explains whether PrEP suits you, which tests you need, and the costs and options in your country compared with India.
- Complete confidentiality: counselling, prescription and follow-up, privately.
Getting your PrEP medicine
After a consultation and baseline tests, Dr. Monga can prescribe PrEP. Medicines are couriered anywhere in India, and for clients abroad we discuss the safest legal way to get your PrEP during the consultation.
In the UAE, bringing in or importing HIV medicines is strictly controlled, and breaking these rules can have serious consequences. Never order or carry PrEP into the UAE without confirming it is permitted; discuss local options with a UAE-licensed doctor, or start PrEP while you are in India.
Our vision: a life free of HIV for everyone we counsel, through prevention, early testing and the right treatment.
Services
Counselling Services for Dubai
Counselling is useful at every stage, not only after a diagnosis. Choose what fits your situation in Dubai, or see the full list of our counselling services.
Nausea, bloating, upset stomach
PEP side-effect support
We separate normal, manageable side effects from warning signs, so you neither stop early nor ignore a problem.
Read: common PEP side effects and how to manage them
Book on WhatsAppPrevention before exposure
PrEP counselling
Daily or event-based PrEP explained, plus how to raise it with a UAE-licensed doctor, or start it during a trip to India.
Read: who should consider PrEP
Book on WhatsAppWhich test, and when
Testing counselling
A dated HIV, syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia plan, and a clear explanation of every report.
Read: why a combined STD and HIV panel makes sense
Book on WhatsAppSymptoms or silent worry
STD counselling
From genital symptoms to silent worry, we help you understand STD risk, testing and treatment clearly.
Read: can you have an STD without symptoms?
Book on WhatsAppHere or back home
Partner & spouse counselling
Couples counselling, together or separately: disclosure, trust, testing and staying close through uncertainty.
Read: how to talk to your partner about an exposure
Book on WhatsAppSafe conception
Family planning counselling
From conception to infant testing, practical guidance for positive and mixed-status couples.
Read: why an undetectable viral load matters
Book on WhatsAppPEP side effects at a glance
- Upset stomach: dose with food and split meals into smaller portions.
- Bloating: gentle walks after meals and plain food.
- Loose stools: oral rehydration and bland meals; seek care after two days.
- Fatigue: take PEP at the same time daily and sleep well.
- Fever: unusual on PEP; see a doctor soon, particularly with a rash.
HIV basics
HIV in Brief: What It Is, Symptoms and Why Early Advice Matters
What is HIV?
The human immunodeficiency virus targets the immune system's CD4 cells. Transmission requires specific body fluids to enter the body, usually through condomless anal or vaginal sex or shared needles; kissing, handshakes, shared meals and swimming pools pose no risk.
Symptoms
Some people develop a flu-like illness 2–4 weeks after infection: fever, sore throat, rash, swollen glands, aching muscles, tiredness or mouth ulcers. Many have no symptoms at all. Because these signs are common in everyday illness, and in anxiety, only a correctly timed test can give an answer.
Read more: HIV basics · early symptoms · high-risk exposures · when to consult
Why consult early?
A narrow PEP window
PEP is not offered after 72 hours, so every hour counts.
Near-normal life expectancy
People diagnosed and treated early live long, healthy lives.
U = U
An undetectable viral load does not pass HIV through sex.
Less worry, sooner
Clear advice early ends weeks of searching and repeat testing.
Standards
Following WHO Guidelines: the 5 Cs of HIV Testing
The World Health Organization's 5 Cs describe what every good HIV testing service should offer. Our counselling for Dubai is built on them:
1
Consent
Nobody should be tested without agreeing.
2
Confidentiality
Privacy protected at every step.
3
Counselling
Every result explained, never just handed over.
4
Correct results
No diagnosis from a single test.
5
Connection
A clear route onward, whatever the result.
In person
Seeing Dr. Monga When You Visit India
Planning a visit to India? Dr. Monga sees patients in person in Lajpat Nagar and Dwarka (New Delhi) and in Gurugram, where he can test and treat you directly. Many clients from Dubai combine a consultation with their annual leave.
Never delay PEP for a flight. After an exposure, seek care locally within 72 hours, ideally within hours.
Read: HIV testing and PEP for NRIs and expats in India · HIV test records and privacy in India · our Delhi clinics
Your doctor
Dr. Yuvraj Monga, MBBS, MD
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology) · Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (Australia) · 25+ years managing HIV, AIDS & STDs
Dr. Monga is known for explaining complex results in plain, reassuring language. He is Chief Consultant Physician at Dr. Monga Medi Clinic in Delhi, leads the HIV Testing Counselling program, and counsels people in Dubai online in Hindi or English.
- HIV testing & counselling
- PEP & PrEP guidance
- ART coordination, CD4 & viral load monitoring
- STD/STI testing & treatment
- HIV anxiety counselling
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Relationship & marriage counselling
Booking
How Booking Works: 24x7 Support on WhatsApp
- Message on WhatsAppA first name is enough.
- Any hourSupport is available 24x7.
- ConsultShare reports in confidence.
- Follow-upWritten next steps and test dates.
24x7
Message any time, day or night. Our support team is available 24x7 on WhatsApp for Dubai. Your private consultation with Dr. Yuvraj Monga, an Indian HIV doctor, is confirmed there.
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Act Early: Before Worry Becomes Delay
Most people wait far too long to ask for help. After an exposure the first hours matter; after a test the right explanation matters. Fix your appointment now.
Private query
Ask Dr. Monga, Confidentially
Write as much or as little as you like. A copy reaches our team by email, and WhatsApp opens with your message for the fastest reply.
- 100% confidential
- US$99 counselling package, confirmed before payment
- Hindi or English · 24x7 support
FAQ
HIV Questions from Dubai
Who are the best doctors for HIV/AIDS in Dubai?
Specialist HIV care in Dubai is provided by infectious disease clinics at DHA hospitals and DHA-licensed private hospitals. The right choice depends on your insurance, location and needs. Dr. Yuvraj Monga, an Indian HIV specialist, offers confidential online counselling to help you understand your situation and prepare.
Is there an Indian HIV doctor for Dubai online?
Yes. Dr. Yuvraj Monga, an HIV, AIDS and STD specialist from India with 25+ years of experience, counsels UAE residents on WhatsApp, voice or video in Hindi or English. Tests and prescriptions in the UAE must come from a locally licensed provider.
Is Dr. Monga an infectious disease doctor?
Dr. Monga is an HIV/AIDS and STD specialist physician (MBBS, MD) with a fellowship in infectious diseases. He provides online counselling and guidance; examinations, tests and prescriptions in the UAE come from licensed UAE providers.
What test is used to confirm a diagnosis of HIV?
A reactive screen is confirmed with a different assay, such as an HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test or Western blot, and sometimes an HIV RNA test, usually on a fresh sample.
What happens in pre- and post-HIV test counselling?
Pre-test: risk review, PEP check, choosing the right test and date. Post-test: understanding the result, deciding on any retest, and a plan for prevention or care.
What should I do if PEP makes me feel sick?
Nausea, bloating and tiredness are common early on. Take doses with food, keep up fluids and ask your prescribing doctor about anti-nausea medicine. Never stop PEP on your own; fever with rash or yellow eyes needs urgent care.
How long do HIV test results take in the UAE?
Many UAE laboratories report a 4th-generation screening result within a day or two, and rapid tests take minutes. If a screen is reactive, confirmatory testing adds several days. What matters more is testing after the window period.
How much does online counselling cost?
The online counselling package for UAE residents is US$99, with details confirmed on WhatsApp before payment.
What does HIV serology test counselling cover?
Help reading your HIV blood test report: the assay, the index or cut-off values, terms such as reactive or indeterminate, and what the final interpretation means for you.
Does HIV affect a UAE residence visa?
The residence-visa medical fitness test includes HIV, and the UAE Government states applicants must be free of communicable diseases such as HIV. We provide health counselling, not legal advice; please consult a qualified UAE legal professional for visa questions.
Is support available 24x7 in the UAE?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at any hour from Dubai; support is available 24x7 and your consultation with Dr. Monga, an Indian HIV doctor online, is confirmed there.
Resources
Further Reading
Doctor-reviewed guides
From our sister site, PEP Treatment for HIV:
- HIV testing and PEP for NRIs in India Care when you visit India
- HIV window period testing When results are reliable
- The first 72 hours after exposure An emergency checklist
- Coping while waiting for results Practical tools
Official UAE & global resources
- WHO: HIV and AIDS Global guidance
- UAE Government: health conditions for residence visas Official visa medical information
- Dubai Health Authority Healthcare regulator for Dubai
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Regulator for Abu Dhabi, Al Ain & Al Dhafra
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Medical and legal note: Dr. Monga HIV Counselling Center provides online counselling, education and guidance from India. It does not replace an in-person examination, laboratory testing or prescriptions from a provider licensed in the UAE, and it is not legal or immigration advice. If an exposure happened in the last 72 hours, seek PEP at a hospital emergency department now. In an emergency in the UAE, call 999 (police) or 998 (ambulance).