As a community that cares about others, Neolath Community led by Andre Ananta held socialization and HIV/AIDS examinations (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, ed) at the Kauman Sub-district Office, Sunday (30/11).
This event, according to Andre, is not only a form of concern Neolath Community because in the Kauman Subdistrict area there are many students who are immigrants, this event is also in order to commemorate World AIDS Day 2014 which is celebrated every December 1st.
"For us, there is no difference between immigrants and natives, because basically we are all brothers. In this event, in addition to socialization, free HIV/AIDS anticipation checks were also held for residents. Although this is the first, we will continue to hold events like this," added Andre.
Meanwhile, the event speaker and representative of the Malang City Health Office, dr. Nus Indrati said that the number of HIV/AIDS sufferers in Malang City from 1997 to September 2014 was 3.085 people. "In terms of cases of discovery and treatment, Malang City is the second city to visit after Surabaya City," he explained.
Of that number, she continued, most of the sufferers are from the drug community who use needles, and we recommend that it is no longer used. Since 2006 the appeal has been successful and the number has decreased. "On the other hand, risky sexual behavior has increased, especially among housewives," added the woman who is familiarly called Dr. Nunus.
"From that incident, we appeal to the public not to have free sex for those who are not married and always use condoms when behaving to anticipate contracting HIV/AIDS. For sufferers, they can check or seek treatment at the Kendalsari, Dinoyo, Kendalkerep, Kedungkandang, and Arjuno Health Centers. While the hospitals are at Saiful Anwar Hospital (RSSA) and Dr. Soepraoen Hospital (RST)," he explained.
The increase in HIV/AIDS sufferers among housewives is due to husbands who have free sex outside the home and are not informed to their wives as their life partners. "For HIV/AIDS sufferers who die, it is also difficult to detect because the family does not report it," explained Dr. Nunus. (say/yon)
