Kelly Rowland to take HIV test

Kelly Rowland will undergo an HIV test while in Africa in a bid to dissolve the stigma associated with medical test. Rowland is an ambassador for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation, which aims to reduce discrimination against HIV and AIDS victims in Africa, and has visited projects supported by the charity in Tanzania and Kenya. Commenting on her support for the project, Rowland told reporters: "Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to HIV infection, and it is important for everyone to know their HIV status. The quicker you know your status, the sooner you can receive treatment if you're HIV+, and reduce the risk of inadvertently infecting future partners".