70 p.c of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in Sidoarjo are males

Sidoarjo, Bhirawa
Information from the Sidoarjo Regency Well being Service (Dinkes) reveals that the variety of folks affected by HIV/AIDS on this space is 5,881 instances. Of that quantity, about 70 p.c are dominated by males and the remaining 30 p.c are girls.

The areas with essentially the most instances of this illness are in Krian District and Porong District. In 2023, in screening actions within the presence of 40,288 folks, there have been 631 individuals who examined optimistic and 39,657 folks detrimental.

On the similar time in 2024, ranging from January-Could, when 15,913 folks have been screened, 218 folks have been optimistic, and 15,695 folks have been detrimental.

In response to the Performing Head of the Illness Prevention and Management (P2P) Division within the Sidoarjo Regency Well being Workplace, Dr. Hinu Tri Sulistijorini Ririn MMRS, his social gathering has been offering free medical providers and free HIV testing providers at 31 Sidoarjo Neighborhood Well being Facilities and hospitals. .

“In offering providers to folks affected by HIV/AIDS, we’re additionally supported by companions, so that individuals at excessive danger of HIV/AIDS are keen to be examined . “So it’s going to assist the variety of HIV/AIDS instances present in Sidoarjo,” stated Dr. Hinu, Tuesday (11/6).

Among the many Well being Service’s companions in offering providers to folks affected by HIV/AIDS are the Delta Disaster Middle (DCC), Perwasit, IKBI, Orbit and others.

The Sidoarjo Regency Authorities, following Dr. Hinu, is dedicated to persevering with to cease the unfold of HIV/AIDS with a goal of zero new instances by 2030. This effort is a part of a nationwide program launched by the central authorities launched to finish the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Indonesia.

This contains elevating consciousness and training about HIV/AIDS, and eliminating detrimental stigma for folks dwelling with HIV/AIDS. Additionally it is vital to tell all events that the issue of HIV/AIDS is just not solely the accountability of the federal government, but additionally each component of society. [kus.iib]