Cartagena/City Council screens vulnerable groups in Cartagena for HIV, hepatitis and syphilis

This week, the Cartagena City Council screened 120 people who voluntarily tested for HIV, hepatitis B, C and syphilis. Cristina Mora, MP for Family, Social Policy and Equality, explained: “The aim of this campaign is to make these health tests available to people in a particularly vulnerable situation so that treatments may be applied to improve their health. “Quality of Life. ” The initiative was developed in collaboration with the Red Cross, AbbVie Laboratories and social entities in Cartagena.

“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 initiative is based on the “Don’t Forget Me” program 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.