HIV is not a choice, but protection is in your hands

December 11, 2025

On 10 December 2025, concluding the World AIDS Campaign, an information seminar on HIV prevention was held at Military Unit No. 10228 in Almaty Region.
The main objective of the event was to provide military personnel and civilian employees with accurate and reliable information about HIV, explain modes of transmission and methods of prevention, and promote the importance of voluntary testing.

Epidemiologist N. Kasymov from the Almaty Regional AIDS Centre gave a detailed presentation on the ways HIV is transmitted, risk factors, preventive measures, and the current possibilities of antiretroviral therapy. Special attention was given to the issues of stigma and discrimination, which remain among the main reasons for delayed access to services. Participants were reminded of the importance of treating people living with HIV with respect and compassion.

During the seminar, attendees actively asked questions about protecting their health, preventing HIV transmission in everyday settings, and the possibility for women living with HIV to give birth to healthy children. Experts emphasized that timely medical follow-up and the use of preventive measures can reduce the risk of vertical transmission of HIV to a minimum.

At the end of the seminar, participants received information and education materials, individual counselling sessions, and recommendations aimed at fostering a responsible attitude toward personal health.

Such seminars help strengthen health literacy, promote a healthy lifestyle, and reduce the risk of infectious diseases among the personnel of the military unit.

Number of participants: 70 people, including 50 military servicemen and 20 civilian employees.

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