In it World AIDS DayImplemented by the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). a test and targeted activities protection of HIV transmission and disease, with the aim of promoting awareness and support for people living with HIV.
This initiative contradicts the direction of the national government, which he condemned this year Guest Foundation by Failure to implement a budget to prevent Illness. What is even more serious is in the context of the increase in sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and hepatitis B, which were eradicated in the country but have re-emerged, especially among young people between the ages of 15 and 39 years.
“This activity is about raising awareness about a disease that is fortunately claiming fewer and fewer lives thanks to its spread, scientific research and medical care. Ironically, at a time when science and science have come together Public health is taking a huge beating and is little recognised. However, we do not have to give up and we must continue to take the university to the streets to guide, assist and assist our community,” said UBA Vice Chancellor, Emiliano Iacobetti.
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In conjunction with Farias Association And Underground of Buenos Aires, UBA has developed a special procedure in line h The subway, where A Training was interfered with symbolically. During the tour, volunteers from the Faculty of Medical Sciences and students from the Federation of Universities of Buenos Aires (FUBA) provided information to users, while live bands and DJs accompanied the proposal with artistic activities aimed at raising awareness.
Upon arrival at the Law School station, where the day continued with the operation of the “UBA in Action” program open to all residents, which included, in addition to tests, primary health care procedures (blood pressure control and glucose testing), nutritional consultations, motor consultations, blood type determination, dental, psychological, ophthalmology and veterinary care, among others.
In parallel, in the central hall of UBA Clinical Hospital day of Tests for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and Calong with a space for vaccination and information on sexually transmitted diseases, with the aim of promoting prevention and access to health.
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Emiliano Iacobetti, Provost and Vice-Rector of UBA, participated in the opening ceremony. Jorge Passart, Secretary of the University Attaché; Matías Rojo, Senior University Advisor; With actress Virginia Lago (godmother of the Farias Society); and the President of Subterráneos de Buenos Aires, Javier Ignacio Ibáñez; And other authorities.
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