Jakarta KPAP Continues to Accelerate Target of AIDS-Free Jakarta

The Jakarta AIDS Prevention Commission (KPAP) targets that no more Jakarta residents will be infected with HIV by 2027.

The spread of HIV in Jakarta is being suppressed faster than the central government's target set in 2030

"The spread of HIV in Jakarta is being suppressed faster than the central government's target set in 2030," expressed Jakarta KPAP's Promotion and Prevention Section Acting Head, Taufik Alie Fuad, Friday (12/1).

According to him, his party was making a series of efforts to meet this target through four methods called 'STOP'.

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"So, in 2027, no more residents of Jakarta will be infected with HIV during examinations, no more deaths in AIDS cases and the stigma against people living with HIV (PLHIV)," he stressed.

He explained the meaning of the letter S in four ways is Suluh. Together with the community, his party would keep providing education regarding HIV transmission to key communities and the public, including the media.

"This effort is made, thus all parties understand that HIV is not something that should be stigmatized," he explained.

The letter T, he continued, is interpreted as 'Temukan' or Find. It means that inspection activities will be conducted massively in 2024, thus the virus can be minimized by 2027.

Then the letter O in the word STOP means 'Obati' or Treat. It is done as a follow-up effort to the results of the examination.

"It is also often an obstacle because many PLHIV cases stop taking medication midway. It must be ensured that it doesn't happen again," he added.

Further, the letter P in the word STOP means 'perthankan' or maintain. The condition of decreasing PLHIV numbers must be maintained by taking medication.

Indonesian Drug Victims Association Projects Manager, Edo Nasution added efforts to end AIDS could be made through real collaboration between stakeholders. Besides the community there are religious figures, law enforcement officials, and the mass media.

"Media is important to increase residents' understanding. The concrete step taken is to collaborate to align views regarding solving HIV/AIDS cases," he stated.