Wednesday, 18 June 2014

HIV positive among female sex workers in Bali

Survey in 2013 by the Department of Health, Bali and the Kerti Praja Foundation discovered that 20% female sex workers in Bali are HIV+!!
According to the Jembrana District Health Office there have been 39 new cases of HIV/AIDS reported in the district from January to May 2014. These numbers may increase further as a result of a potential influx of commercial sex workers from Dolly, Surabaya.

HIV is a serious concern in Bali, but also a manageable condition, but the quicker you know about your status the better!
If you are worried about your HIV status, have a free test at Bali Medika or at the Kerti Praja Foundation Clinic in Sesetan Denpasar.
Call them on- 0361 728 916 or 0361 728 917. English speaking staff available to help you, confidentially.
For those that wish to have an HIV test or consultation and live in the Gianyar, Ubud area, please contact Bali Pedul. They support free and confidential testing services in Klinik Anggrek at Puskesmas Ubud II, Sayan. Phone: 0813 383 382 56.

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