Source: Department of Disease Control
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Disease Prevention and Control Office 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Invite people to join the HIV testing campaign Under the concept of “HIV, check quickly, know first, move on” ready to invite those with risky behavior Get tested for HIV Thai people can get tested for free twice a year to encourage people with HIV risk behaviors and the general public to get tested and know their infection status asap.
Dr. Sirilak Thaicharoen, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province said that on July 1 of every year It’s HIV Testing Day. which Thailand has a strong intention toEnd the AIDS problem by 2030 with three main goals: 1. Reduce the number of new HIV infections to no more than 1,000 per year 2. Reduce AIDS-related deaths to less than 4,000 and 3. Reduce AIDS. Discrimination related to HIV and gender down 90% from the original
According to the projected HIV situation in Thailand as of 2021, there are 520,345 people living with HIV and 491,017 people living with HIV who know their infection status, or a hundred. 94 each, and there are still some infected people whose infection status is still unknown. Because most people with HIV in the early stages do not show symptoms. It is only known if they are tested for HIV infection. Therefore, people should be encouraged to attend screening services to know their infection status. and enter the treatment system asap This will help improve the quality of life of people living with HIV. and reduce mortality in people with HIV
Sirilak Female M.D. added that For all Thai people who have an ID card all rights of treatment can detect infection HIV free twice a year in all hospitals under National Health Coverage. which can detect HIV infection and know the result within one day. In addition, there is another option. Currently, there are two types of HIV self-test, namely the fingertip blood test kit with results within 1 minute and the oral fluid test kit. Results are known within 20 minutes. Self-testing for HIV has the advantages of convenience, privacy, and convenience. You can check and know the results yourself. Suitable for those who want to know if they are infected or not but are unable to travel to the hospital. HIV self-testing kits can be purchased at most drugstores. But at present it may still be available for sale. does not cover the whole country
However, if the preliminary self-screening result is positive The results should be confirmed at the hospital to enter the treatment process. but if the test result is negative You will receive counseling for the prevention of HIV and other STDs. For more information, please contact the AIDS and STDs Division 0 2590 3291, Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.