The SETAC Will be Offering Free Medical Consultation for HIV in the DIF

Quick testing campaigns will be intensified

Magaly Fregoso Confirmed the commitment of the organism to work in a coordinated way in themes related to the promotion of health and welfare for the Vallartans.

Puerto Vallarta Jalisco News.- With regard to offering a timely treatment and attention for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the opening of the second office of the Community Center SETAC was carried out, which will be located in the installations of the system for the Integral Family Development of Puerto Vallarta.

The president of the DIF System, Magaly Fregoso Ortiz, accompanied by the director of Setac, Paco Arjona, as well as by special guests, participated in the inauguration and took advantage of the space to confirm her commitment with the Vallartan community, to work in a coordinated way for the prevention and promotion of health.

Likewise, she invited other institutions that wish to add to this type of projects which are contributing to improve the quality of life of the people, by putting the services in the reach of the colonies and the most vulnerable population.

For his part, Paco Arjona, asked for the intensification of the quick testing campaigns, as well as the donation of powdered milk for mothers that live with HIV, the handing out of condoms, and other services that will be offered to the general population.

The new office located in the installations of the ex regional hospital, will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 in the afternoon. This office performs quick tests that are free for the general population, besides making making tests for illnesses like diabetes mellitus, triglycerides and levels of calcium

According to the information given by the directors of the civil association, in 2013, there where 17 HIV brigades in different colonies and delegations of Puerto Vallarta. This year, 129 thousand 700 condoms were given out and 956 cases of syphilis were attended. One hundred and one milk cans and 650 toys were also delivered to mothers with HIV.

[readon1 url="http://www.nnc.mx/notas/1386607215.php"]Source: NNC Translated by Rene Tripp[/readon1]