In Garibaldi, the Municipal Health Department (SMS) will promote, from December 4th to 9th, the campaign alluding to Red December, aimed at preventing HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), in all Basic Health Units (UBS’s). ).
Among the actions, on December 9th (Saturday), from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, “D” Day takes place with rapid tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis, at the Central UBS and at the Municipal Laboratory, with no need to schedule an appointment. .
Furthermore, the SMS highlights that rapid tests are carried out throughout the year, at the municipality’s UBS’S, without the need for prior scheduling.
Red December Campaign
Red December is a major national mobilization in the fight against the HIV virus, AIDS and other STIs (sexually transmitted infections), drawing attention to prevention, assistance and protection of the rights of people infected with HIV.
Prevention occurs with a combination of the use of male or female condoms, diagnosis and treatment of STIs, in addition to preventive actions, such as rapid tests.
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