Cengkareng Timur Urban Village together with local community health center held socialization of HIV/AIDS which was participated by 40 teenage girls student of junior high school at RPTRA Puspa Indah, RT 11/04, Cengkareng Timur Urban Village, Cengkareng Sub-district, West Jakarta.

very important for teenagers

Cengkareng Timur Urban Village Head, Boy R Purba, said HIV/AIDS education is important for society especially teenage girls.

"This education is very important for teenagers who are in the process of finding their identity," Boy said, Sunday (8/25).

During the socialization, his party explained about what HIV/AIDS is, causes, prevention efforts, symptoms, treatment, spread, nutritional intake and eliminating the negative stigma for people with HIV/AIDS in society.

"It is hoped that participants will understand and comprehend the importance of preventing HIV/AIDS," he added.

Meanwhile, Delia Intan (14), one of residents of RW 07 Cengkareng Timur, appreciated the socialization held today.

"It is also important for me to implement a healthy and good lifestyle and social life," she admitted.