Deputy Mayor Of Semarang Invites United Citizens To Fight HIV/AIDS

Deputy Mayor of Semarang Iswar Aminuddin invites all residents to work together against HIV/AIDS. (IST)

SEMARANG Commemorating World AIDS Day which falls every December 1, Deputy Mayor of Semarang Iswar Aminuddin invites all citizens to work together against HIV/AIDS and show concern for survivors. The invitation was conveyed at the Semarang City level commemoration event which was held at the Juang 45 Building.

In this activity, Iswar put a signature on a white cloth as a form of commitment and moral support for HIV/AIDS survivors. This symbolic action also serves as a reminder that the fight against HIV/AIDS requires solidarity from all levels of society.

The commemoration event was attended by hundreds of residents, volunteers, and ODHA survivors (People with HIV/AIDS). The atmosphere took place warmly and inclusively, complete with a medical examination session and a series of education related to the dangers of HIV transmission.

Iswar emphasized that World AIDS Day is a global momentum to increase public awareness. According to him, HIV/AIDS is not only a health problem, but also issues of humanity and social justice that require mutual attention.

The Semarang City Government, he continued, continues to provide full support for efforts to prevent and control HIV/AIDS. In addition to improving health services for survivors, the City Government is also expanding the reach of public education to reduce the rate of transmission.

"Hopefully the number of HIV/AIDS survivors in Semarang City can continue to be suppressed, and the public will be increasingly aware of the importance of prevention from an early age," said Iswar.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, making sufferers susceptible to various infections. If not treated, HIV can develop into AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), a further stage when the immune system weakens badly and is unable to fight opportunistic diseases.

HIV viruses can be transmitted through risky sexual contact, the use of joint syringes, blood transfusions, and transmission from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Therefore, public education and awareness are the main keys in breaking the chain of transmission.

With this warning, the Semarang City Government hopes that the public will be more open to HIV/AIDS issues and be involved in providing support to survivors, without stigma and discrimination. (ADV)