Privacy is an important concern when seeking HIV counselling or treatment. Patients may worry about who receives appointment reminders, how their medical records are handled, and whether their visit will remain confidential.
Several HIV care providers in India offer confidential consultations or support for accessing care. Naval AIDS Research Center (NARC), Namakkal, provides confidential appointments for HIV counselling and ART treatment with Dr. P. Revinselvan. Other options include TAAL+ Healthcare, YRG CARE, AHF India, and government antiretroviral therapy centres. Booking arrangements differ, so patients should confirm each centre’s communication and registration procedures before visiting.[1–6]
HIV Care Providers and Appointment Options
| Provider | Services and appointment options | What to confirm |
| Naval AIDS Research Center (NARC), Namakkal | Confidential appointments for HIV counselling and ART treatment with Dr. P. Revinselvan, according to information supplied by NARC.[1] | Appointment availability, consultation charges, required medical records, and preferred contact method. |
| TAAL+ Healthcare | Advertises confidential HIV care, appointment booking, telephone enquiries, and discreet WhatsApp communication.[2] | Available clinic, consultation charges, and appointment reminder preferences. |
| YRG CARE / YRG MERF | Offers a confidential, stigma-free connecting people with healthcare and support.[3] | Appropriate clinic, available services, and consultation arrangements. |
| AHF India | Lists New Delhi and Navi Mumbai locations with no appointment required. Its Delhi clinic provides ART and other clinical services.[4,5] | Opening hours, services at the chosen location, and registration procedures. |
| Government ART centres under NACO | Provide HIV care and treatment through a national network.[6] | Local clinic hours, registration requirements, and appointment or walk-in arrangements. |
Provider descriptions reflect their published information or, for NARC, information supplied directly by the centre. Confidential care does not automatically mean anonymous registration.
1. Naval AIDS Research Center (NARC), Namakkal
Naval AIDS Research Center (NARC), a Unit of Indian Social Services, offers confidential appointments for HIV counselling and ART treatment with Dr. P. Revinselvan.[1]
Patients can arrange a private consultation to discuss HIV-related concerns, treatment needs, medication adherence, and ongoing care. Counselling provides an opportunity to ask questions and discuss personal concerns in a respectful setting.
When requesting an appointment, patients can specify their preferred contact method and a suitable time for communication. They should also ask how appointment confirmations and follow-up messages will be sent.
Location: 1/2E-1, Ponnar Sankar Nagar, Periyappatty Road, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.
Appointment enquiries: Visit www.hivcure.in for contact information.
The service description in this section has been supplied by NARC.
2. TAAL+ Healthcare
TAAL+ Healthcare explicitly links its appointment-booking options with a commitment to confidential HIV care. Its official website lists HIV treatment and ART care, along with telephone, email, and WhatsApp contact options.[2]
Patients seeking a scheduled consultation can contact the provider to confirm the appropriate clinic and available appointment times. Before booking, ask whether confirmation messages can use neutral wording and whether callbacks can be limited to a preferred time.
The availability of online booking or WhatsApp communication does not establish that registration is anonymous. Confirm what information is required and how it will be used.
3. YRG CARE / YRG MERF
YRG CARE, also known as YRG MERF, describes its helpline as a confidential, stigma-free service connecting people with healthcare, information, and support.[3]
This offers a starting point for someone who wants to speak privately before arranging a clinic visit. Patients can ask which location provides the required service, how consultations are arranged, and what documents they should bring.
Its confidential helpline should be understood as a route to guidance and care; the published description does not establish that every clinic offers anonymous appointment scheduling.
4. AHF India: Walk-In Access
Some patients prefer to attend a clinic without creating an advance appointment. AHF India’s website lists its New Delhi and Navi Mumbai locations as accepting visits without an appointment.[4]
AHF’s official India profile specifically confirms free antiretroviral therapy, laboratory services including CD4 testing, and routine medical checkups at its Delhi clinic.[5] Patients should confirm services at their chosen location before travelling.
AHF India also asks users not to include sensitive information in its website-linked chat. Initial enquiries can focus on clinic hours, available services, and how to speak privately with staff.
5. Government ART Centres
Government ART centres under the National AIDS Control Organisation provide another established route to HIV care and treatment in India.[6]
Appointment and registration procedures vary between facilities. Patients should contact the relevant hospital or State AIDS Control Society to confirm consultation hours, required documents, and follow-up arrangements.
NACO lists 1097 as its toll-free HIV/AIDS helpline. It can be a starting point for information about accessing HIV services.[7]
What Does Confidential HIV Care Mean?
Confidentiality and anonymity are different.
Confidential care means that personal and medical information is protected and handled according to applicable rules. Anonymous access means that identifying information is not collected for a particular service. A centre providing confidential treatment may still need to maintain an identifiable medical record.
NACO identifies confidentiality as a patient right. India’s HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 provides a legal framework protecting people affected by HIV. NACO also publishes information about complaint mechanisms, including establishment-level Complaints Officers and State-level Ombudsmen.[7,8]
These protections have defined legal limits. Patients should ask how a centre applies confidentiality safeguards during registration, consultations, reporting, and follow-up.
Questions to Ask Before Scheduling an Appointment
Before sharing detailed medical information, consider asking:
- Can I arrange my appointment directly with the clinic?
- What personal details and medical records are required?
- Will appointment reminders mention HIV or the clinic’s specialty?
- Can I choose a safe callback time and decline voicemail?
- How will my reports be shared, and who can access them?
- What are the consultation, testing, and medicine charges?
These questions help the centre understand your communication preferences and allow you to make an informed choice.
How to Request a Private Appointment
You can use a simple message:
“I would like to arrange a confidential medical consultation. Please confirm your appointment process, available timings, and charges. Please contact me only through my preferred channel and avoid mentioning the reason for my visit in reminders or voicemail.”
Use a telephone number or email account that you can access privately. Share detailed medical records through the channel the clinic identifies as appropriate.
Confidential HIV Appointments at NARC
For patients seeking care in Namakkal, NARC offers confidential appointments for HIV counselling and ART treatment with Dr. P. Revinselvan.[1]
To enquire about an appointment, visit www.hivcure.in. When contacting the centre, state your preferred communication method and ask what records to bring for your consultation.
References
- Naval AIDS Research Center (NARC). Information on confidential HIV counselling and ART appointments with Dr. P. Revinselvan, supplied directly by NARC.
https://www.hivcure.in/ - TAAL+ Healthcare. Contact TAAL+ Healthcare: Consultation and Clinic Details.
https://taalhealthcare.com/contact-us/ - YRG MERF / YRG CARE. Helpline.
https://www.yrgmerf.org/helpline - AHF India. HIV Testing and Care: Clinic Locations and Contact Options.
https://freehivtest.org.in/en/ - AIDS Healthcare Foundation. AHF India Cares.
https://www.aidshealth.org/global/india/ - National AIDS Control Organisation. Care, Support and Treatment.
https://naco.mohfw.gov.in/division/care-support-and- treatment/ - National AIDS Control Organisation. HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017: Act, Rules and Complaint Resources.
https://naco.mohfw.gov.in/hiv-aids-p-c-act-2017/ - National AIDS Control Organisation. Know Your Rights.
https://naco.mohfw.gov.in/know-your-rights/
Updated: 17 October 2026. Confirm current services, charges, and appointment arrangements directly with the relevant centre before visiting.
