General information

Q: How can I contact a doctor at MRFTT?
A: You can contact the doctors at MRFTT on the Office numbers 623-5834 or 625-8512 or 627-9923

Q: Can children under 18 years be enrolled at MRFTT?
A: No, children under 18 years old, diagnosed with HIV, should be referred to the Paediatric Clinic, EWMSC

Q: What is the process to join the MRFTT clinic?
A: New clients are welcome to come to MRFTT any morning from Monday to Friday.
They will need to have:

  • A form of Picture ID
  • A copy of the HIV result as well as any other test results or letters
  • Any medications currently being taken

New clients may come alone or bring someone for support
The first visit is quite detailed new clients should be prepared to spend some time at clinic
The building is air conditioned, so dress warmly or bring a sweater

Q: Do clients have to pay for services or medication?
A: No, clients do not have to pay for services or medication.

Q: Can non-nationals who have been diagnosed with HIV, join this clinic?
A: Yes, non-nationals can be joined at the MRFTT clinic, and should bring all relevant documentation when coming to the first visit. Non-nationals can bring a Picture ID from their country of origin.

Q: Are counselling services available at MRFTT?
A: Yes, counselling services are available at the MRFTT, we have Social workers and a Psychologist who can assist.

Q: Do you offer HIV testing at MRFTT?
A: No, we are not able to facilitate walk-in requests for HIV testing.
We only offer HIV tests to partners of clients. Members of the public can access HIV testing at Local Health Centers https://health.gov.tt/services/vaccines-and-immunization

Referrals to MRFTT

Q: I want to refer a patient to join MRFTT, what do I need to do?
A: You can send the client with the referral letter and/or contact one of the doctors at MRFTT for further information if needed. MRFTT Office numbers: 623-5834 or 625-8512 or 627-9923.

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Q: What incidents qualify for PEP?
A: Persons who have experienced occupational or non-occupational exposure must be referred within 72 hours of the incident to qualify for assessment for the use of PEP

Q: Can PEP be started after 72 hours?
A: No, PEP cannot be started after 72 hours.

Q: Does MRFTT provide PEP to children under 18 years?
A: No, all children under 18 years must access care at the Paediatric Hospital, EWMSC.

Q: What should an occupational or non-occupational PEP referral include?
A: An occupational or non-occupational PEP referral needs to include the HIV test result

Q: If the source of the occupational or non-occupational incident is HIV Negative, does the victim need PEP?
A: No, if the source has tested HIV Negative, then the victim of the incident does not need PEP.

Doxy PrEP

Q: Do you offer Doxy PrEP?
A: No, we do not offer Doxy PrEP

HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Q: Do you give PrEP?
A: No, at this time PrEP is not approved for use in Trinidad and Tobago.

Pregnancy and HIV

Q: At what gestational age should women diagnosed with HIV, be referred to MRFTT?
A: All pregnant women diagnosed with HIV should be referred to the clinic as soon as possible

Q: How often is the viral load done in pregnancy?
A: In pregnancy, the viral load is done at 20/40, 28/40, 32/40 and 36/40 weeks gestation

Working with us

Q: I am interested in volunteering, internship or working with you. What should I do?
A: Thank you for your interest at MRFTT. Please submit an email including your interest and CV to careers@mrftt.org