On the occasion of World HIV/AIDS Day which takes place on December 1st, three free events are taking place in the Cenomian city. From Wednesday December 4, 2024 to Friday December 6, 2024, residents of the Le Mans metropolis will be able to benefit from prevention and screening actions.
Ce Wednesday December 4, 2024 took place the first day of HIV and AIDS awareness and testing. Three information centers were located in the city center of Le Mans to allow residents to find out about different sexually transmitted infections. Two nurses were also present at the Youth Information Center, Place des Ursulines, to carry out screenings. People from all ages were thus able to benefit from advice from two speakers. Health professionals with multiple functions also ran stands on Place de la Sirène and Place Saint-Nicolas.
An invisible virus, but nevertheless present
This prevention action is part of awareness campaigns carried out by numerous specialized associations such as the Tout SExplain72 collective, le Planning Familial 72 or even the CPVD (Prevention, vaccination and screening center). In France, it is estimated that 10,000 people have AIDS without knowing it. It is therefore necessary for the organizations mentioned above to carry out preventive actions in order to minimize the risks of catching the HIV virus, while providing information and advice adapted to each person. In Sarthe, it is also close to 700 people carrying HIV who are treated each year.
Mascot of the Health Service of the University of Le Mans
Many actions planned for the end of the week
Thursday December 5, 2024students of the University of Le Mans will benefit from support, free advice and testing of 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will also be able to test their knowledge and learn new information through an escape game organized by the Tout SExplain 72 collective. Many organizations such as the Le Mans University Health Service, the Youth Information Center and Homogene will be present. on the premises. A truck with two screening stations will also be installed on the site. forecourt of Le Mans station Friday December 6, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m..
Text and photos: Clara LE HER and Romane PICHON.
