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Constrained by stigma and discrimination, HIV/AIDS cases in Bogor City are still high

IVAN DWI KURNIA PUTRA

Midwife Ropina tells stories for foster children at Vina Smart Era Foundation hostel, Tambora, West Jakarta on Thursday (1/12/2022). The Vina Smart Era Foundation is a foundation that has been providing assistance to children affected by HIV/AIDS (ADHA) since 2007. HIV and AIDS is still a disease with a terrible scourge in society. Not infrequently people or children affected by HIV and AIDS are discriminated against and negatively stigmatized by society.

BOGOR, KOMPAS — Case numbers human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Bogor City has increased. Stigma and discrimination are obstacles in efforts to manage and reduce cases.

In commemoration of World AIDS Day (HAS) 2022 during the Bogor City-wide Human Rights Week series, Bogor Deputy Mayor Dedie A Rachim said that all parties have a role and must work together to reduce the number of HIV/AIDS cases. Bogor City aims for zero HIV/AIDS cases by 2030.

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