Pazardzhik Joins the Summer HIV/AIDS Campaign

RZI-Pazardzhik announced participation in the fourth stage of the national initiative “Summer Without Risk” for the entire summer, with the goal of protection and early diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. The campaign runs until August 31 and includes free and anonymous tests in the region.

During working hours, the RZI-Pazardzhik laboratory will perform tests every weekday from 09:00 to 16:00. On days when the mobile team is in the field, the laboratory will not accept patients, but citizens can check the schedule in advance at tel. 034/437-227.

The mobile team schedule by settlements is as follows: August 11 – Strelcha; August 12 – Vetren (in the Town Hall building); August 13 – Belovo (People’s Community Center “St. St. Cyril and Methodius”); August 18 – Panagyurishte; August 20 – Peshtera; August 27 – Kalugerovo village.

Informational campaigns will be held from August 24–28 in Pazardzhik, where inspectors from RZI and volunteers from the Bulgarian Red Cross Youth will distribute information materials and condoms in the city center. Throughout the month, campaigns will be organized near pools and beaches to distribute protective equipment and brochures.

HIV is a virus transmitted through certain bodily fluids and through unprotected sex, as well as through contact with infected blood. The important thing is that HIV is not transmitted through hugging, kissing, handshakes, or common utensils for food and water. Early diagnosis is key to effective management of the infection through modern antiretroviral therapy, which can keep the viral load undetectable and prevent the progression to AIDS and transmission of the virus.

Source: Clinica.bg