Pracinha de Boa Viagem receives campaign to prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections

Pracinha de Boa Viagem, in Recife, receives in the early evening of this Wednesday (24) the Campaign: Catch the Vision. Enjoy with Preventionan initiative that aims to alert young people about the importance of preventing themselves from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

The action works on various communication languages ​​for social networks, podcast production, as well as graphic materials. Furthermore, the campaign has the participation of 10 digital influencers from Recife, publicizing and promoting the campaign and the support of young activists in the fight against AIDS.

A team from the Posithivo Prevention Working Group (GTP+) will provide rapid testing for HIV and carry out an awareness dialogue with the public present, in addition to leafleting and delivering internal (female) and external (male) condoms, lubricating gel . Tests for influenza and covid-19 will also be available.

The launch of the campaign was held at Mercadão do Cabo do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, on April 6th. The Campaign was developed by GTP through Bigu Comunicatividade, which used a youthful expression with visual elements from the public, giving the alternative and festive tone of this community.

The neighborhoods of Totó, Boa Vista and Brasília Teimosa will host the campaign to raise awareness and prevent ISTS, HIV and AIDS.

Brazil meets target for people on antiretroviral treatment in 2023

Data presented by the Ministry of Health reveal that 1 million people were living with HIV in Brazil in 2022. Of this total, 90% (900 thousand) were diagnosed, 81% (731 thousand) of those diagnosed are on antiretroviral treatment and 95% (695 thousand) of those on antiretroviral treatment have an undetectable load of the virus.

The HIV/AIDS epidemiological bulletin therefore shows that Brazil has achieved one of the three global goals defined by the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) so that AIDS will no longer be a threat to public health by 2030.

By September 2023, 770,000 people living with HIV were on antiretroviral treatment – ​​5% more than was recorded in the entire year 2022. Of these, 49,000 started treatment in 2023. Currently, almost 200,000 people know they have HIV. HIV in Brazil, but it is not treated.