Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2018. 12:17 pm CST.
According to UNAIDS data, at the end of 2017 there were approximately 36.9 million people globally who were living with HIV, with 1.8 million people being newly infected with HIV in 2017.
While significant progress has been made in AIDS response over the years, there are still hurdles to overcome, including reaching those persons who do not know their status, and linking people living with HIV to care and treatment.
Unfortunately, there still exists, barriers to both HIV testing and treatment adherence and many persons still only seek testing services after becoming sick.
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), Belize’s Annual HIV Statistical Report 2017 indicates that there are still more women getting tested than men, however, there were more males testing positive.
“This indicates the vital importance of the population, and in particular, males, getting to know their status in order to have timely access to treatment and care. The report also points out that, in Belize, there were 223 persons newly diagnosed with HIV Infection for 2017,” the MOH says.
The MOH in collaboration with other stakeholders, has planned activities across the various health regions to commemorate World AIDS Day 2018 and to foster public awareness on getting to know one’s status and accessing the necessary services.
alth Facility |
Activity |
Venue |
Date |
Person Responsible |
San Ignacio Community Hospital |
*Testing leading up to WAD *Mopan Clinic Open Day *San Ignacio Open Day |
Various Businesses
Mopan Clinic
Welcome Center |
9-23Rd November 29th November, 2018
30th November, 2018 |
Emma Gabriel |
Corozal Community Hospital |
*Health Education *Testing leading up to WAD *Testing CCH |
Secondary Schools (Casino, Free Zone, Immigration, BAHA) Corozal community Hospital |
26th November 27-29th November
30th November |
Clemente Novelo |
NRH |
Health Fair |
Queen Victoria Park |
30th November |
Veronica Ortega |
San Pedro |
Testing Day |
Central Park |
30th November |
Lezelle Cayetano |
Western Regional Hospital |
Health Education sessions and testing *Health Fair |
Schools, businesses, MOH Civic Center, Bmp |
8-28th November
30th November |
Karen Golanche |
SRH |
Health Fair |
Courts, Dangriga |
30th November |
Vanna Petillo |
Toledo |
Health Fair |
PG Central Park |
30th November |
Marlene Alvarez |
Belize City |
Health Fair |
Constitution Park |
1st December |
Laverne Marin |
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