March 1, Day to End Discrimination “Protect rights to protect everyone’s health”
Disease Prevention and Control Office 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Invite to campaign on the International Day for the Elimination of Discrimination
1 March 2024 to raise awareness that HIV or AIDS can coexist and be equal. To create a society that does not discriminate Create a good quality of life for people living with HIV. and aiming towards the goal of ending AIDS by 2030 under the message “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights: Protect the rights to protect everyone’s health”
Dr. Hiranwut Phraethankhum, Acting Director of the Disease Prevention and Control Office 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, said that Thailand is driving the operation to end the AIDS problem by 2030 by reducing the number of people infected with H. Ivy
Reduce new cases to no more than 1,000 per year, reduce deaths from AIDS to no more than 4,000 per year, and reduce stigma and discrimination related to HIV and gender. Not more than 10 percent remaining
According to a survey of the situation of stigma and discrimination in health care facilities in 2021, it was found that 70% of health care providers 49.6% had stigmatizing and discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV; 12.8% decided not to go to the hospital because of self-stigma.
9.6% of people living with HIV had experienced discrimination while receiving health services in the past 1 month ( Source: Division of AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Stigma and discrimination that exists in society It is considered a major obstacle in ending the AIDS problem in Thailand. As a result, the population is at risk and people infected with HIV or AIDS. Avoid or hesitate in accessing health services. Not receiving proper and continuous HIV testing, prevention, and care. Including the violation of human rights in various aspects, which affects health and quality of life.
Dr. Hiranwut added that on the occasion of the Day to End Discrimination, March 1, 2024, we would like to invite all network agencies.
and citizens join together in campaigning for the Day to End Discrimination. To create a social trend for everyone, every sector, to be a part of ending stigma and discrimination. create understanding Awareness that HIV/AIDS can co-exist. and are equal To create a society that does not discriminate Create a good quality of life for people living with HIV. and aiming for the goal of ending AIDS by 2030, in line with the concept “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights: Protect the rights to protect everyone’s health”. If you have any questions, For more information, please contact Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422
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News writer: Thanyathorn Yaowayod
Disease and health risk communication group
Office of Disease Prevention and Control 11 Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
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