Government cares about youth increased risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases In particular, HIV-AIDS, NHSO organizes a budget of 4 billion to develop an online system to access free test kits.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the government cares about teenagers at risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases that are likely to continue to rise. In particular, syphilis and gonorrhea in the age group 15-24 years, where sexually transmitted disease patients are 5-9 times more likely to be infected with HIV than those who are not sick. According to data, Thailand has HIV-infected people. By 2021, the number is around 520,00 and it is estimated that around 6,500 new cases per population are expected. Most of them are youth groups aged 15-24 years. In fiscal year 2023, NHSO has prepared a budget for HIV-AIDS of 3,978 million baht to pay for those who are eligible for national health insurance. or a specific group of people as prescribed by the National Health Security Board It covers antiretroviral therapy services. laboratory autopsy screening and testing for hepatitis C virus
Ms. Ratchada continued that Thailand aims to end the AIDS problem. To control the spread of HIV by 2030, the Division of AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. in collaboration with the Thai-US Center for Public Health Cooperation and Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University has developed an online counseling system for HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases The service recipient can scan the QR code Line OA @Stand by you or the standbyyou.info website. to obtain services, including obtaining an HIV testing kit, taking a risk assessment Get a consultation from a professional hair doctor. and find information about HIV and STDs. free of charge and the information will be kept confidential.
“Such service systems It will allow the general public, especially adolescents, to access counseling, self-testing for HIV, as well as being able to receive both emergency and anti-HIV medication if they are at risk in the future. leading to further awareness of the problem of HIV and AIDS, and concurrently Also, be warned about using condoms. Because it will be the most effective prevention of disease transmission,” said Ms. Ratchada.