The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen December 1 as World AIDS Day. Since 1988, the international community has mobilized to raise awareness.

Testing for the HIV virus plays an important role in the fight against the disease. The municipalities on the north coast of Santa Catarina have different locations where the test can be taken for free.

Rapid tests can be done free of charge at several locations in the region – Photo: Itajai Prefecture/Reproduction/ND

In Itajai, all medical facilities offer rapid HIV tests. You can also request an analysis from the Municipal Laboratory.

The municipality has prepared actions dedicated to World AIDS Day as part of the “Red December” campaign.

Actions of rapid testing for HIV, syphilis and viral hepatitis were held on Tuesday (29th) and Wednesday (30th).

This Saturday (3) the action will take place at Casa da Cultura, in the center, from 9:00 to 13:00. All interested populations can participate in testing activities.

Tests are fast, confidential and secure. After about 30 minutes, the patient receives the result.

In Balneario Camboriu, the mayor’s office also promoted actions related to this date during the week. This Thursday (1) the Integrated Center for Solidarity and Health (CISS) and the Testing and Counseling Center (CTA) will open for a long time, from 19:00 to 22:00, for testing for syphilis, hepatitis and HIV, in addition to consultations . planned earlier.

CISS is a medical institution specializing in the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related infections (tuberculosis, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections).

CTA, on the other hand, deals with the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and provides counseling and testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C. Both centers are located at 2350, nº 560. fair, from 7:00 to 19 :00. .

The City Hall of Brusque said that rapid HIV, syphilis and hepatitis tests can be done at all major medical facilities in the municipality. UBS are open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday.

Another option is Specialized Care Service (SAE) headquarters, which is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Monday to Friday, and operates on Rua do Centenário, opposite Renaux View.

In the city of Navegantes, the Department of Health reports that all major medical facilities have rapid population tests, as well as the Center for Epidemiological Testing and Counseling (CETA) at Avenida Santos Dumont, number 448, at the Center.

In Itapema, HIV testing can be done at the Itapema Guidance and Serology Care Center (COASI), located at 534, Avenida Governador Celso Ramos, at 17:00.