Cases Of Men's Same-Sex Relationship In Ciputat, The Main Factor For Many People With HIV AIDS In South Tangerang

TANGERANG - The South Tangerang Health Office (Dinkes) noted that 177 people were exposed to HIV and AIDS cases throughout 2023 to date. Based on the data received, 81 percent of this amount is male. While 19 percent of women. Patients are dominated by age 25-49 years.

"The data on us, most of these HIV sufferers are LSL (men's sex workers). The most data at this time, the cause of HIV is that," said Head of the South Tangerang Health Office, Dr. Allin Hendalin Mahdiar to reporters in BSD, Tangerang.

Allin explained that hundreds of people who were exposed were known after screening. He said that almost every sub-district has HIV AIDS.

"It is spread in various sub-district angles. The largest is in Ciputat," he said.

The Mayor of South Tangerang, Benyamin Davnie, admitted that he was very concerned about the condition.

"Whatever the number, I am quite concerned about the presence of South Tangerang residents who have HIV AIDS," said Benjamin

He asked his staff to be able to focus on countermeasures, including the administration of drugs.

In addition, Benjamin also requested that the health office continue to carry out socialization.

"The important thing is the cooperation of all stakeholders, from the private sector. At least we hope for this joint prevention socialization," he concluded.