Health30 June 2023 17:002023-06-30
The Office of Disease Control and Prevention 12 in Songkhla Province invites people to get free HIV testing twice a year on VCT Day on July 1, 2023, under the concept of “Normalize HIV Testing: Get tested. Free, easy test, check for HIV to be normal.
The concept of “Normalize HIV Testing: Free, Easy, Easy Test, HIV Test to Be Normal” in order for all people to understand and see the importance of knowing their own infection status. Get the right knowledge to prevent HIV infection. Promote regular testing for HIV infection. to enter the health service system for prevention and treatment as soon as possible reduce the transmission of infection to couples Reduce the chance of getting sick from opportunistic infectious diseases. able to live in society as normal leading to a good quality of life
For the situation of HIV/AIDS in the area of the 12th health zone from 2017 to 2022, 22,705 people were found living with HIV when separated by province. It was found that Songkhla had the highest number of people infected with HIV at 9,728 cases, followed by Trang (3,776 cases), Phatthalung (2,811 cases), Narathiwat (2,075 cases), Yala (1,472 cases), Satun (1,457 cases) and Pattani (1,386 cases). In 2022, there were 949 new HIV-infected cases. The cumulative total of 19,198 (85%) were living with HIV and received antiretroviral therapy (data). from NAP Web Report as of April 7, 2023)
Dr. Chalermpol Osotpromma, director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province, said that Songkhla 12 invites people to receive free HIV testing twice a year at the hospital under National Health Security System By checking after having risky behavior for about 1 month, if the result is found to be HIV positive You can sign up for free treatment. Immediate coverage of all treatment rights with antiretroviral drugs
Early detection of HIV infection is extremely important. Because it made me aware of my own infection status. which is regarded as showing responsibility towards oneself and one’s partner Since HIV infection cannot be identified from the outside, it is only known when HIV is detected. You can also choose to check yourself. or check at the hospital which helps meet the needs of the people and normalize HIV testing
Chalermphon Dr. added that On the occasion of HIV testing campaign (VCT Day), which falls on July 1 of every year, Sor Kor.12, Songkhla, together with the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand Southern Sea Regional Office, Songkhla Province, went to the campaign area at Sai Ngam Temple and Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla Province on June 28, 2023 for people to gain accurate knowledge on HIV prevention. Encourage HIV testing to be normal. If you have any questions, you can call for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 142.
2023-06-30 10:00:00
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