PRIVATE ZONE – Figures for HIV and AIDS sufferers in Majalengka Regency continues to show improvement, the data shows, from 2001 to August 2020 it has reached 510 cases, with the spread of HIV as many as 121 and AIDS as many as 389 cases.
To handle it, it takes a health approach, a social approach, a religious approach, and eliminating discrimination from the surrounding community.
This was said by Deputy Regent of Majalengka Tarsono D. Mardiana, when opening the Coordination Meeting for HIV and AIDS prevention and response at the Tennis Field, Regional Secretariat of Majalengka, Monday, October 19, 2020.
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“HIV services are included in the minimum regional health service standards for health services for people with the risk of being infected with the HIV virus.” he said.
Handling, prevention and control of HIV and AIDS must be in sync with each agency. For that the Government Majalengka Regency through Regent Decree No. 441.5 / Kep. 68 – Kesra / 2020 has established the secretariat of the AIDS Prevention Commission (KPA) District level.
ZonaPriangan journalist Rachmat Iskandar reported that the Government Majalengka Regency has provided a grant in the form of 3 motorbikes for operations as well as office equipment and supplies.
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The Deputy Regent asked the manager KPA in carrying out their duties, they always coordinate, synergize with related agencies. In addition, a community or AIDS care enthusiasts should be formed in each district, in order to better educate the public about HIV and AIDS.
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