To promote early detection and provide support to those who may be affected, IPS Digest Salud will launch a free hepatitis C testing campaign in Cartagena. Read: They can be fatal: These are the damages caused by hepatitis B and C
The event will start on Monday, December 4, and continue throughout the month, at the headquarters of the Manga Community Professional Agency for Digestive and Liver Health, Avenida Jiménez, Calle 26, No. 17-117. Nursing hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment only.
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All people over the age of 50 can be screened for hepatitis C free of charge. Read: Hepatitis E tricks the immune system, do you know why?
Likewise, people under 50 years of age if:
– History of major surgery or blood transfusion before 1994.
– Men who have sex with other men.
– HIV diagnosis.
– There is a risk of transmission through contact with the blood of a person with hepatitis C, after injecting drugs, getting a tattoo in an inappropriate place, etc.
“Hepatitis C is a disease that affects a large number of people in our community, so it is critical to effectively address this issue,” said Dr. Betty Morales Arrieta, Digest Salud IPS Manager.
Those interested in getting more information about the event can contact Whatsapp +57 322 303 2767.