World AIDS Day has been observed on December 1 since 1988 and was declared by the World Health Organization. The Ministry of Health (Mensa) reported that more than 6,000 HIV cases were recorded in the country from January to October 2024 and that 47% of this total were between the ages of 15 and 29 years.
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Meanwhile, AIDS, when the immune system is severely damaged by the virus and is exposed to serious diseases, Also, 33% of reported cases are between the ages of 15 and 29 years In the same time period.
However, Constanza Paredes, social director of Apropo (Free Counseling Organisation), warned against this HIV rose by 141% and AIDS by 99%.. “Cases in the first half of 2024 are already exceeding the trends of previous years.” Andina Agency said.
Every year on December 1, campaigns are carried out to raise awareness among the population about the impact of the disease and how to prevent HIV, which is a non-discriminatory infection.
The specialist highlights this HIV and AIDS are not the same thing. HIV is a virus that destroys the immune system and AIDS occurs when the immune system is severely damaged by the virus and is susceptible to diseases.
Lima is driving
The places with the highest cases of infection are led by LimaLoreto and Amazonas. Four out of 10 people living with HIV live in Lima, and five out of 10 people with AIDS live in Lima.
More men
However, 76% of new HIV infections are due to men, while 23.4% are due to women. So.
“It can take 8 to 10 years after being infected with HIV without receiving treatment until we develop AIDS.”Paredes said.
The Ministry of Health offers free HIV testingin complete confidentiality, as well as the medications needed to confront infection early and stay healthy throughout life.
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