According to the data of the Provincial Center for Disease Control, accumulated from the first case to July 31, 7, the province has more than 2023 people infected with HIV/AIDS, of which over 5.900 people turn to AIDS. 3.900 people have died. In the first 1.793 months of 7 alone, 2023 people were infected with HIV. Identifying HIV/AIDS prevention and control as a key task, both urgent and long-term, over the past time, our province has continued to effectively implement measures to prevent and combat HIV/AIDS, towards an end. HIV/AIDS epidemic before 30.
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| Nam Dinh City Health Center propagates and guides patients on how to prevent and control infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS. |
Implementing Directive 07-CT/TW dated July 6, 7 of the Secretariat, Plan No. 2021/KH-TU dated September 22, 21 of the Provincial Party Committee on "Strengthening leadership in HIV prevention and control/ AIDS, towards ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Vietnam before 9”, Party committees, authorities, Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations from the province to the grassroots have strengthened their leadership. HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Based on functions, tasks and specific situations, localities and units shall develop groups of solutions to synchronously and effectively implement HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs and plans. The functional sectors promote coordination, innovation and quality improvement of information, communication and education work on HIV/AIDS prevention and control; in which focus on disseminating, thoroughly grasping, propagating and strictly implementing Directive 2021-CT/TW of the Secretariat, Law on prevention of viral infections causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in humans , National strategy to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. Diversify communication products for AIDS, drug and prostitution prevention and control; integrate the content of HIV/AIDS prevention and control propaganda with gender equality propaganda, gender awareness raising, sexual and reproductive health education. Promoting the role and responsibility of the grassroots information system, mobilizing the participation of social organizations, heads of residential communities, religious dignitaries, the elderly, and reputable people in the community. community, people living with HIV participate in communication work on HIV prevention and control. Thereby raising the awareness of Party committees, authorities, mass organizations, officials, party members and people about the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's policies and laws on HIV/AIDS prevention and control. Mobilize the participation of the whole political system and people to participate in HIV prevention and control.
In particular, the Health sector actively cooperates with other sectors and mass organizations to widely, flexibly and effectively deploy professional solutions; constantly expanding and improving the quality of HIV/AIDS prevention and control services. At the same time, strengthen the capacity of staff to care for and treat HIV/AIDS patients at all levels, ensure facilities, provide materials and guide measures to prevent HIV infection in the community. especially high-risk groups; regularly review, consult, and mobilize them to voluntarily take tests for early HIV detection, mobilize injecting drug users to participate in Methadone replacement treatment for opiates and HIV/AIDS infected people for treatment. Early ARVs. Harm reduction intervention services to prevent HIV transmission for HIV-prone groups are maintained and improved in quality. HIV testing and counseling services and HIV prevention activities continue to be expanded; perform well the treatment and care of people living with HIV.
In order for people living with HIV/AIDS to have access to convenient treatment facilities, there are currently 10 HIV/AIDS treatment facilities in the province, treating 1.601 patients with ARVs. In addition, the following activities: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); Hepatitis C viral load testing continues to be promoted. The whole province currently has 5 HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis facilities including: Provincial Center for Disease Control, Medical Center of Giao Thuy, Xuan Truong, Nghia Hung and Hai Hau District General Hospital. Since the beginning of the year, 315 customers have joined PrEP. The HIV testing and counseling establishments have approached, communicated, counseled and screened for 1.594 turns of customers belonging to groups at high risk of HIV infection (group of injecting drug users, group of women selling drugs). group of men who have sex with men), 30 people were found to be HIV-positive and were consulted, sent for treatment at HIV/AIDS treatment facilities. The care and treatment of AIDS patients and Methadone treatment in the area are supervised and provided with technical support in accordance with regulations. In addition, subjects at high risk of HIV infection were distributed over 650 needles, syringes, 1.450 condoms, nearly 500 packages of lubricants, etc., contributing to reducing the risk of HIV infection in the community.
Under the leadership of Party committees and authorities at all levels, active participation from the community, departments, agencies, mass organizations and political and social organizations should lead to HIV/AIDS prevention and control in the area. In recent years, the province has had many positive and effective changes, contributing to reducing the spread, helping infected people and the community to have a more realistic view of HIV/AIDS, sympathy and sharing with those who do not. may be infected so that they have more opportunities to live in the community. Although the situation of HIV infection is gradually being controlled and gradually reversed, the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS still faces many difficulties. Some people living with HIV in the community have not voluntarily participated in treatment because of their fear of social stigma, which is a risk of infection to the community.
Towards the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic before 2030, in the coming time, Party committees and authorities at all levels will continue to strengthen leadership and direction in HIV/AIDS prevention and control. The Health sector improves the quality of care and treatment at adult and child outpatient clinics, prevents mother-to-child transmission, and provides high-quality HIV/AIDS care to ensure that HIV/AIDS patients living in the community can access drugs to treat opportunistic infections, increasing the number of people living with HIV/AIDS receiving ART. Pregnant women have access to services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in the counseling and care rooms; promptly detect, treat and prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission and provide antiretroviral therapy for mother-infant couples. Capacity building of staff engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention and control; expand the coverage of HIV/AIDS prevention and control services. Strengthen inter-sectoral coordination in information, education, communication, harm reduction interventions to prevent HIV infection, attract a large number of departments, sectors, mass organizations, social and religious organizations and people participate in HIV/AIDS prevention, support, care and treatment.
Articles and photos: Minh Tan
