City of North Jakarta Establishes "Caring Citizen AIDS" Group to Combat HIV/AIDS
The North Jakarta Municipal Government has formed the "Caring Citizen AIDS" (WPA) group as part of its efforts to educate the public and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in the local area. This initiative was announced in conjunction with World AIDS Day, celebrated annually on December 1.
Dr. Lysbeth Regina Pandjaitan, Head of the Sub-District Health Office in North Jakarta, emphasized the importance of this global awareness day. "It’s a crucial moment for us to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and combat stigma and discrimination, while strengthening commitment to combating HIV/AIDS in Indonesia," she said.
WPA, as a government extension, assists in community outreach, communication, and education about HIV/AIDS. Its roles include promoting awareness and encouraging people to access HIV/AIDS health services. Dr. Pandjaitan stressed the importance of community involvement in managing HIV/AIDS.
Yenny Nursanti, Chairperson of North Jakarta’s WPA, stated that the group will enhance synergies and collaborations to combat HIV/AIDS in the Jakarta Utara (Jakut) region. This aligns with the World AIDS Day 2024 theme: "Equal Rights for All, We Can Do It Together." She emphasized the importance of educating and encouraging HIV/AIDS patients to regularly attend medical check-ups and live normally.
The North Jakarta level World AIDS Day 2024 commemoration includes various activities such as HIV testing, WPA members’ inauguration, healthy communication discussions, nutritional support, food aid, and more.
