Sor Kor.12 Songkhla Launches HIV Testing Campaign to Reduce Infection Rates

Sor Kor.12 Songkhla Joins HIV Testing Campaign July 1, 2023

Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province Invite people to get free HIV testing twice a year on VCT Day on 1 July 2023 under the concept of “Normalize HIV Testing: Free Test, Easy Test, HIV Test”. It’s normal.” The concept of “Normalize HIV Testing: free test, 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 ​​Health Region 12 From 2017 to 2022, there were 22,705 cumulative HIV-infected people living in each province. It was found that Songkhla province 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 The director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province, said that Sor Kor 12 Songkhla invites people to receive free HIV testing twice a year at hospitals under the 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, the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province by AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases chronic communicable disease group in conjunction with the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand Southern Sea Regional Office, Songkhla Province, went to the campaign area at Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla Province on June 28, 2023, and organized a walking campaign to educate and test for HIV. among students and the general public at the Songkhla Rajabhat University market on July 1, 2023 so that people receive 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 1422.

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Correspondent: Sutida Phruekudom

Composer: Wanwilai Sanitphol

Source: Songkhla Provincial Public Relations Office

2023-07-01 02:56:38

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