Police to set up HIV/AIDS info center

Police to set up HIV/AIDS info center

JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police narcotics division is to set up an
HIV/AIDS public information center next month, following the
establishment of a narcotics information center three months ago.

"The planned HIV/AIDS information center will answer questions
from the public, who can contact us through our 112 hotline or
send us messages via cellular phone at 08179996666," narcotics
division chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Carlo Brix Tewu said on Thursday.
The public can also access the center through the Internet at
www.narkoba-metro.org.

"The center is being established in response to the low public
awareness on AIDS," he said, adding that the public was welcome
to visit the center at city police headquarters on Jl. Sudirman,
South Jakarta.

AIDS activists have recorded many drug users who have become
infected with HIV through needle-sharing and general poor
knowledge of the disease.

"The police will collaborate with activist Baby Jim Aditya and
her organization for the center," Carlo said.

The center will also provide information to people living with
HIV/AIDS on institutions that offer medical treatment. -- JP