Kabar6-As many as 300 Prison Inmates (WBP) Class IIB Serang Detention Center took part in an HIV/AIDS examination or screening in collaboration with the Serang City Health Office, and involved health workers from the Singgandaru Health Center, Kalodran and Ciracas Health Center.
This HIV/AIDS health examination by taking a blood sample for the WBP was carried out throughout Monday, 28 August 2023. Meanwhile, the results will be announced in the next few days.
“This HIV test is carried out especially for people who have risk factors. This is done so that prevention or treatment can be carried out earlier,” said the Head of Class IIB Serang Detention Center, Prayoga Yulanda, Monday (28/08/2023).
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system which can weaken the body’s ability to fight infection. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a condition where HIV is in the final stage of infection.
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When a person has AIDS, the body no longer has the ability to fight the infection it causes. People who are infected with HIV may not feel sick at first, but their immune system will slowly break down. He would become sick and unable to fight off the infection. By undergoing treatment that can slow the progression of the disease, patients can lead a normal life.
“I hope this activity can be carried out again in other places,” he explained.
One of the residents of the Tahuna Prison, RZ, said he was happy with the HIV/AIDS screening because they could find out whether they were exposed or not. RZ also admitted that he could anticipate that he would not contract the disease.
“We hope that a program like this can be carried out not only for screening for HIV/AIDS but also for screening for other diseases, and we are very grateful to the health workers at the Serang Detention Center from the Serang City Health Office,” he said. (Dhi)
2023-08-28 11:35:13
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