WARTAKOTALIVE.COM, GAMBIR – The DKI Jakarta Health Service noted that from January to March 2023 there were as many as 48 children living with HIV being treated.
The DKI Health Office’s HIV Program Manager, Dr. Rathia Ayuningtyas explained, out of 48 children living with HIV, 39 of them have undergone therapy.
“So we still have homework for nine more people who have not been treated,” said Rathia, Monday (24/7/2023).
According to Rathia, there are still many patients living with HIV who are reluctant to take anti-retroviral drugs (ARV) regularly.
On average, these patients feel that their physical condition is in good health even though they do not take medication regularly.
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“We take medicine because we are sick, if a person with HIV is positive, there is a virus in his body but he doesn’t feel sick,” he said.
Therefore, Rathia asked people living with HIV to have self-awareness in taking medication.
The goal of taking medication is to stay healthy, productive and able to get married and have children.
“That’s what we need to increase awareness,” he said.
Previously, the DKI Jakarta Health Service continued to try to reduce the HIV AIDS transmission rate in order to achieve the three zero target.
The DKI Health Service’s HIV Program Manager, Dr. Rathia Ayuningtyas explained, the first zero target is to prevent new infections or residents newly exposed to HIV.
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Second, the DKI Jakarta Health Office prevents the death of patients living with HIV Aids.
“Third, we prevent discrimination against residents living with HIV,” said Rathia, Monday (24/7/2023).
According to Rathia, people living with HIV must receive standard services from the Health Service.
2023-07-24 04:21:14
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