HIV has infected 12,506 Salvadorans to date; at least that is what is known.

The HIV has infected 12,506 Salvadorans to date; at least that is what is known . In order that more people have access to get tested and find out if they carry the virus , the Health Ministry implements an ongoing program for the exam.

However , on Friday June 27 the National Day of HIV testing will be held to raise awareness about the importance of realizing it.

That day , the day will take place in all health units in the country, including those of FOSALUD , national hospitals, mobile units of the ministry, community clinics and social security network of non-governmental organizations authorized.

While interested can approach any health unit the day you want it, during the day not require consultation pass the test to be performed. Instead, you will receive counseling before and after the blood test.

To be carrying the virus, the person will be notified and will be referred to a health center that will become more tests, in order to know their health status.Should you need treatment, this is also available once it is determined that the person is a candidate for use, they explained the organizers of the activity at a press conference.On the other hand, mobile units will go to the border areas of the country, sites identified by health authorities, as risk areas for the spread of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Likewise, prisoners have access to the test performed in each of the prisons in the country, where there is a permanent campaign for this purpose.But the day of 27 also includes close as possible to the test Salvadorans.

In commercial centers Metrocentro San Salvador and San Miguel, mobile units will also be doing the exam.Health units working 24 hours will be doing the test at the time the patient requests it, even at night.The campaign hopes to provide access to the most people and, especially, awareness of the importance of getting tested and knowing early diagnosis.This would enhance timely treatment, it enables the person change their sexual behavior and less people become infected with the virus. For more information on this campaign or any other questions about HIV / AIDS , you can call toll-free phone 800-7012 . Calls are confidential.