Indonesia contributor to Leprosy in 3rd World

Indonesia contributor to Leprosy in 3rd World

jakarta, leprosy is not a new disease in indonesia. although already stated the elimination of internationally, but the reality is still a contributor to indonesia of leprosy in the world."but if we know is still a contributor to no 3 in the world of leprosy after china and brazil," said dr. nafsiah mboi menkes in the event world leprosy day anniversary with the theme of ' remove the stigma and discrimination against leprosy in leprosy hospital dr sintanala, tangerang, on wednesday (13/2/2013).menkes disease is growing especially fluent in the slums and dirty, because it's clean and healthy life pattern (phbs) can help the prevention of transmission of leprosy.indonesia is known to have reached the elimination of leprosy by the year 2000. despite the elimination, every year indonesia still continue to report the 14,000-20,000 new patients without any significant loss.at the local level 14 of 33 provinces and 150 of 164 counties had a rate of discovery of new cases over 10 per 100,000 population or the number of new cases and found more than 1,000 each year.by 2011 indonesia reported new cases of leprosy 20.023. based on the figures for the number of cases with disability level 2 i.e. the visible defect amounted to 2.025 people or 10, 11 percent.these results make indonesia still occupies the third position in the world and second in the southeast asia region in the number of new cases of leprosy invention.menkes reveals there are some things that need to be done are:1. do the efficiency of mapping correctly, there should be a proper information system and correct like anywhere there are lepers.2. conduct prevention especially in pockets of the area.3. education and treatment efforts, could the co-operation between public hospitals with plastic surgery and orthopedic surgery so that defects can function normally."leprosy is an infectious disease that can be prevented and treated with a perfect and fully recovered, and disability due to leprosy could also be prevented," menkes said.(ver./vta )
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Indonesia Votes Setback About HIV-AIDS, Heartache

Indonesia Votes Setback About HIV-AIDS, Heartache

jakarta, the associated increase in the number of hiv-aids cases in recent years, a number of international media announces that indonesia suffered a setback or a setback. responding to it, the minister of health claims to be hurt."frankly i hurt sort of setback. but it is an important one, we will keep trying, "said health minister nafsiah mboi (menkes) in the appointment of media in the ministry of health building, jl. rasuna said in south jakarta, friday (5/2/2013).well-grounded indeed if menkes pleads hurt rated setback. according to him, the increase in hiv cases can also indicate that the ability to perform detection and awareness of risk groups for self experience increased precisely checked.the same opinion was delivered by prof dr zubairi djoerban, sppd, khom from rs kramat 128 known have a high awareness of the issue of hiv-aids. nor did he agree to an increase in the number of cases relied upon to assess indonesia suffered a setback."for example, south africa never found 2.2 million new infections. but when it's even got a lot of compliments, "said prof. zubaeri.meanwhile, country director for unaids (un agency for hiv-aids) dr. cho kah sin argue has made the conclusion that indonesia suffered a setback in the handling of hiv-aids. dr. cho precisely blames the press contains negative news about indonesia."it's not from the language setback of unaids, but from the press," said dr. cho.indicator target achievement of 4 millennium development goals (mdgs) related to hiv-aids, recognized by menkes that there are 2 indicators that still need hard work. moreover, two other indicators is believed by menkes may very well be achieved in 2014.indicators that still need hard work is as follows:1. the percentage of the population aged 15-24 years who have comprehensive knowledge about hiv (based on rapid survey 2011 new itp 20.6 percent, while reaching a target of 2012 for 85 percent and 95 percent target of 2014)2. the percentage of condom use during high-risk sex (based on survey of integrated biological and behavioral 2011 new 35 percent, even though the target of 45 percent by 2012 and the 2014 target of 65 per cent).(ups/vit )
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4 things to be proud of Indonesia about the HIV-AIDS

4 things to be proud of Indonesia about the HIV-AIDS

jakarta, despite the setbacks suffered a setback or assessed due to increased cases of hiv-aids, indonesia's achievements is actually not too bad in terms of countermeasures. at the very least, unaids noted the positive message from indonesia 4.the un agency unaids for the hiv-aids rate, population outreach key has done pretty well in indonesia. some groups that are included in the key population is men who have sex with men (lsl) and injecting drug users.in addition, health minister nafsiah mboi (menkes) also claimed the progress in detecting new cases of hiv infection. it appears from a comparison between the cases of hiv infection and aids cases which showed very significant changes."in 2005, more than hiv/aids. but in 2010-2012, the stadium far more than hiv/aids. it means that we find, the more who come on their own. the more who get tested, "menkes said.here are some of indonesia's achievements related to tackling hiv-aids, which should be noted as a positive message by unaids as presented in the media at the meeting of the ministry of health, jl rasuna said, south jakarta, friday (5/2/2012).1. indonesia is 1 of 8 countries with coverage of hiv testing among men who have sex with men (lsl) is more than 75 percent.2. indonesia is 1 of 7 countries with coverage of hiv testing among drug users through more than 75 percent. points 1-2 shows that the range of key population in indonesia has been quite good.3. indonesia was listed in the state that does not impose restrictions on travel (travel retriction). some countries apply a rule people with hiv could not enter its territory. indonesia is not a rule that is discriminatory.4. indonesia is 1 in 4 countries (along with india, papua new guinea, thailand) that put the program to guarantee the rule of law is not an obstacle in access to treatment and prevention.(ups/vit )
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Men who like Sex Indonesia and Malaysia Have Rarely Wear Condoms

Men who like Sex Indonesia and Malaysia Have Rarely Wear Condoms

jakarta, legitimate claim harm himself if the man who likes sex gallery, eventually contracting hiv. the fact is the guy who likes snack indonesia granted more rarely use condoms. but keep in mind, the homemaker can participate so the victim.nafsiah mboi, health minister admitted the use of condoms to prevent the transmission of hiv (human imunodeviciency virus) is not too encouraging. condom use in commercial sex was last down from 68 percent in 2007 to 61 per cent in 2011.the use of condoms among transvestites thus experience increased even slightly, from 78 percent in 2007 to 80 percent in 2011. among men who have sex with men (lsl) is also down from 69 percent in 2007 to 68 per cent in 2011."it's not particularly exhilarating brethren," menkes comments regarding condom use among men at high risk, the appointment of media in the ministry of health building, jl. rasuna said, south jakarta, friday (5/2/2013).indeed there is little improvement of sex within the last week. the use of condoms among male sex workers service users increased 31 percent to thin from 35 percent, and yet provide enough hope that in the long run will be more controlled.awareness to wear condoms among men at high risk include sex workers, service users are not only useful to protect the men. if the man is infected, then connected with its official partner then the housewives who are sinless can enter contracting.the assumption if the sex workers who are clearly more risky course unwilling to wear a condom, then the reluctance to use condoms when having sex with his own wife will usually be greater. but if his wife of contracting, then while pregnant there are risks to pass it on to the children it contains.(ups/vit )
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