300 conscripts were trained on HIV and sexually transmitted diseases

300 conscripts were trained on HIV and badually transmitted diseases

Training on HIV and badually transmitted diseases was provided to 300 conscripts at the premises of the casino of the 4th Armored Brigade "Chorrillos". The activity was born in response to the concern of the Foundation "Lady of the Army", who asked Seremi de Gobierno to lead a discussion on this topic. In this way, efforts were made in collaboration with the DOS (Division of Social Organizations) and the Health Service, which badisted by facilitating the work of Dr. Mónica Pinto's rapporteur on infectious diseases. University of Chile, which is currently working at Magallanes Clinical Hospital

Meanwhile, Gobierno's Seremi, Alejandra Muñoz, said that "in the first place, the support provided by the health service providing the intervention of a specialist in the matter is appreciated.On the other hand, emphasize that in the axes of the government of our president Sebastián Piñera is precisely the improvement of the health system Focusing on prevention Today, we have the opportunity to have relevant information for our society, mainly for the population currently most at risk. Even Mr. Pinto said, the group with the highest risk would be between 24 and 29 years old, but what was most astonishing is to know the increase in the population from 15 to 18 years, it is therefore urgent to join these groups to raise awareness of badually transmitted diseases and HIV, as they are all increasing. Therefore, the call is to prevent, maintain a responsible baduality, the use of condoms and especially to conduct the examination once a year, which is free, fast and confidential . "

Meanwhile, Colonel Ricardo Duarte, commander of the 4th Armored Brigade, said:" Thank you for the time and information, as these badually transmitted diseases are increasing, especially among young people, and they have very well illustrated the forms of prevention for which they were very useful. and enrich this presentation. "

Participants appreciated the activity and put forward the training.One of them, Lucas Maulen, said that" a good measure of prevention given to the soldiers and to all the staff, it is good that this type of activities be carried out and that it serves to our knowledge. "Oscar Mellado for his part stated that" I found it interesting, I have a lot learned, for which I must take care of myself and have a responsible baduality with my girlfriend. "