There are several situations in which HIV testing is recommended, such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, unexplained weight loss, and other medical conditions.

The prevalence of HIV in Israel is approximately 0.1% of the population. Although the test is accessible and inexpensive, there is currently no recommendation in Israel to screen the entire population, although some countries do recommend universal screening.

No. HIV exists across all sectors and communities in Israel, and no group is completely protected from infection.

It is possible that your doctor did not identify a medical reason to refer you for testing, or due to time constraints, the topic was not discussed during your visit, and you were directed to this website for more information.

The test can be done free of charge through health maintenance organizations (HMOs) via your family physician, as well as at HIV centers in hospitals across the country: Rambam (Haifa), Hillel Yaffe (Hadera), Meir (Kfar Saba), Sheba Tel Hashomer, Ichilov (Tel Aviv), Kaplan (Rehovot), Soroka (Be’er Sheva), and Hadassah (Jerusalem).

At Hadassah Ein Kerem, testing is available on Mondays between 08:30–10:30, on the 6th floor in the Infectious Diseases Clinic. No referral is required—only an ID and your HMO card.

You can get tested at all health maintenance organizations (HMOs) as well as at the "Open House" (HaBayit HaPatuach), 1 Shmuel HaNagid St., 4th floor. For opening hours, please contact 053-3242900.

Testing is also available at the AIDS Task Force, 29A HaNatziv St., Sunday–Thursday between 17:00–19:30. In addition, testing is available at the Levinsky Clinic, 43 Pines St.

Testing is available at all HMOs as well as AIDS centers across Israel (Rambam, Hillel Yaffe, Meir, Tel Hashomer, Ichilov, Kaplan, Wolfson, and Soroka). Please check each center for opening hours.

Yes, but if the result is positive, a follow-up identified test is required. Anonymous testing is available at Hadassah, Ichilov, the AIDS Task Force, and the Levinsky Clinic.

HIV can typically be detected from about three weeks after exposure.

The time to receive results depends on where and when the test was performed. At Hadassah, results are usually available within two days, and in urgent cases, even on the same day.

If you are concerned about exposure, preventive treatment (PEP) is available in emergency rooms across the country. It is important to seek care as soon as possible—within 72 hours of exposure.