Cartagena City Council launches voluntary screening to detect HIV, syphilis and hepatitis

This week, the Cartagena City Council screened 120 people who voluntarily tested for HIV, hepatitis B, C and syphilis.

Member for Family, Social Policy and Equality, Christina Moraexplained, “The goal of this campaign is to promote For people in particularly vulnerable situations Access these health tests for possible application Treatment to improve your quality of life

The initiative was developed in partnership with the Red Cross, AbbVie Laboratories and Cartagena Social Entities.

“This is a rapid test that does not cause any discomfort, is completely free and confidential. For this purpose, a mobile screening unit is used and the tests are carried out by two health workers,” commented Cristina Mora.

In order to reach them easily, the mobile team went to the headquarters of different entities: Fundación Amas, Cáritas, Colectivo La Huertecica and Accem, where the recommended persons had been. The councilor also elaborated that “these tests signify the comprehensiveness and continuity of the Cartagena City Council’s work with the most vulnerable groups, as we work to improve their well-being through social services.”

The action is based on “Forget Me Not” project, Developed by ABBVIE and the Red Cross. It includes provision of companion services to the region’s hepatology and infectology services for patients diagnosed with active hepatitis C infection. It facilitates referral to specialists for proper follow-up and adequate compliance of diagnosed patients. treat.