El Ejido hosts I Conference on Sexually Transmitted Infections

On November 22, the World Health Organization estimated that more than one million sexually transmitted infections occur annually in the world.

The Human Papilloma Virus is responsible for 570,000 cases per year of cervical cancer and more than 300,000. In addition, problems with pregnant women with syphilis led to more than 350,000 complications during childbirth and 200,000 fetal deaths. This is why they were.

Juan de la Cruz Belmonte was the territorial delegate to Health and Families. He presented these data during yesterday's participation at the I Conference on Sexually Transmitted Infections. The conference took place in the El Ejido Auditorium. With whom he wanted emphasize the need for social stigmatization to be ended and to reduce risky behaviors through communication and training.

Queti Quesada is the Poniente Health District's managing director. She listed some of her actions as the organizer of the event. These include the creation and execution of the Monographic Consultation ITS', in close collaboration and with administrations, NGOs, and the Hospital de Poniente. The launching of the epidemiological Bulletin', actions with NGOs in this area, and education and awareness with schoolchildren.

The Conference opened with a distinguished presentation from Dr. Jose Hernandez, professor of the University of Granada, and Head of Infectious Diseases Service, San Cecilio Clinical Hospital. He spoke about STIs and also discussed a growing disease called 'Monkeypox'.

On the other side, round tables were held throughout the day to discuss sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases, and the impact of these viruses on the body.

Similar exchanges took place regarding knowledge, experience, and impressions about its prevention, diagnosis and surveillance, as well as treatment.

The afternoon session was also a highlight. It featured the testimony of three patients with sexually transmitted diseases, and their points of view.