D. الخال: 25 new cases of AIDS in Qatar every year

"This year, we are witnessing an upsurge in new AIDS infections, especially among young people, where an HIV / AIDS diagnosis is diagnosed every year," said Dr Abdellatif Al-Khal, head of infectious diseases and director of HIV / AIDS. HIV / AIDS at Hamad Medical Corporation. In Qatar, between 15 and 25 new cases of HIV infection, highlighting the need to redouble efforts to provide health education in the community and to inform the public about the risks of this disease and the transmission of HIV. disease as well as available diagnostic tests. Therapeutic treatment Abundant, we can help by raising awareness and educating about health for the eradication of the disease.

"HMC's activities are aimed at raising public awareness of the complications of the disease and how to prevent it," said Dr. Al-Khall on the occasion of World AIDS Day, celebrated around the world. 1st December. Perform tests for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. "

"HIV is mainly transmitted through sexual contact or direct injection with a needle or syringe previously used by another infected person, and the disease can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy and delivery. , every pregnant woman should be tested for the HIV virus during the early stages of pregnancy, where the provision of treatment to the mother in these cases to prevent transmission of the virus to the fetus.

Dr. Al-Khall noted that the Ministry of Public Health had developed a national AIDS program to raise awareness of HIV and provide the best possible care for HIV patients in Qatar. The world's population currently lives with the disease, while nearly one-third is not aware of it. According to the data, about 1.8 million new HIV cases are registered worldwide in 2017.