All-Russian HIV Testing Day

In the period from July 5 to July 10, 2017, the action "All-Russian HIV Testing Day"is held in the Lipetsk region. 

This action is timed to coincide with the World Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, which is celebrated annually on July 8. This is one of the most touching and heartfelt holidays, symbolizing family values and love. It entered the calendar of official Russian holidays in 2008, but has already managed to win the love of citizens.  The importance of this holiday date is that it reminds us of the primary role of the family in the state and society.

The symbol of the holiday was a daisy, and the medal "For Love and Loyalty" was also established, which is awarded to exemplary families of the state. The memorial sign depicts Peter and Fevronia on one side, and on the other side – a daisy, two petals of which were painted in red and blue.

The All-Russian HIV Testing Day is held to raise public awareness on current issues of HIV infection and to attract citizens to voluntary HIV testing.

In 2017, the HIV epidemic remains one of the most acute problems in Russia, and people suffering from this disease are still treated with caution and prejudice. At the same time, you can take a test and find out your status for free in many state medical organizations, and even if the result is positive — with proper treatment, you can live a long life and give birth to a healthy child. However, many of us prefer not to think about the problem or prevention, believing that it can not affect them.

As part of the campaign, you can get tested for HIV infection in the territorial medical organization or in the Lipetsk Regional Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS and Infectious Diseases at the address: Lipetsk, ul. Gagarina, d. 135.