The test is free, fast and confidential.

This Wednesday, July 10, starting at 9:00 a.m., in the Hall of the Ignacio Domeyko Campus, the campaign "Take the Rapid HIV Detection Test" continues, aimed at students of the University of La Serena.

This initiative is part of the agreement that was signed in 2018 between the ULS, the Student Federation and the Seremi de Salud for the promotion of safe sex, the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and STIs in the university community.

It is for this reason that the ULS, through its Department of Student Health, together with different CESFAMs from the communes of La Serena, Coquimbo and Ovalle, carry out operations on the different campuses of the University. An example of these operations is the one that took place on July 4 at the Limarí Campus (Ovalle), which ended successfully.

In charge of the operation this Wednesday will be CESFAM Pedro Aguirre Cerda, who will have the support of professionals from the Department of Student Health in taking the test.

What is the rapid detection test?

The rapid detection test is an exam that detects HIV through a finger prick, delivering results in just 30 minutes. The information of the exam result is delivered to the student in a confidential manner.

It should be remembered that 80 service numbers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis and only an identity card must be presented to reserve service.

The campaign will continue to be carried out in the different campuses during the year. The dates of the operations will be informed to the university community through the University's various communication platforms.

Written by Carlos Carvajal, DGAE