December 1 is World HIV Prevention Day.
Health is the most important asset. Quality of life is determined by the quality of your health. Therefore, it is doubly important to monitor your well-being, get regular checkups, and receive timely treatment.
Today, throughout the world, the red ribbon is a symbol of understanding of HIV infection and solidarity with people affected by the HIV problem.
Consultations on HIV/AIDS issues can be obtained at the regional centers of hygiene and epidemiology or at the department of HIV infection prevention and public health services of the State Institution “Brest Regional Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health”:
8 (0162) 53-06-59, 8 (0162) 58-94-54, 8 (0162) 53-07-06
HIV testing, including anonymous testing, can be done at any healthcare facility with a procedure room.
HIV counseling and testing services for key populations in the Brest region are provided by:
- Office for the prevention of HIV infection and parenteral viral hepatitis among injection drug users
Healthcare Institution “Brest Regional Psychoneurological Dispensary” - Non-governmental non-profit organizations:
- ROO “Mothers against drugs”
- NGO “Positive Movement”
- NGO “Business Women’s Club”
- RMOO “Meeting”.
Pharmacies in the region are selling kits for self-testing for HIV using saliva.
