Whilst AIDS Elimination Commission (KPA) Denpasar has conduct a number of acitivities to prevent increasing cases of HIV/AIDS, the commission is expected to continuously increase its efforts in elimination and prevention of HIV/AIDS. The Major of Denpasar I.B. Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra expressed his expectation in his speech read by Head of Denpasar Health Office which also serves as the 3rd Chairman of KPA Denpasar, dr. Luh Sri Armini of the ceremony of World’s AIDS Day at Puputan Badung Square yesterday (Saturday, November 29th).

Furthermore Major Rai Mantra added that 95 percent of those infected with AIDS are in productive age, young generation which supposed to take over the future of the country. The statistic in AIDS infection recorded by the government is significantly lower than the real situation as HIV is quite difficult to detect - only detectable through blood laboratory test. With increasing threats Rai Mantra motivates every level of the community to deeply concern and take real effort to prevent AIDS.

Especially to young generation - the agent of change and the future of the country - Rai Mantra suggested to keep themselvestake control over their own life to protect themselves, their family, and their community for the danger of HIV/AIDS.Socialization by KPA Denpasar in collaboration with NGOs is quite strategic and has been adequately conducted. However the Major suggest that in the future involvement of the youth to be increased.

The Secretary of KPA Denpasar who is also the Spokesman of the Major’s Office, Made Erwin Suryadarma Sena suggested tha every layers of the community, all government agencies, and private business sector are expected to increase their involvement in AIDS prevention. The Spokesman of the World’s AIDS Day, Nanang Hartoyo said that number of AIDS cases in Bali has significantly increased, reflected by the infection number of 2,823 in 2008 compared to 1,836 back in 2007.

Humas World AIDS Day Nanang Hartoyo mengatakan peningkatan kasus AIDS di Bali cukup signifikan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari jumlah kasus yang terjadi Tahun 2007 berjumlah 1.836 kasus dan pada Tahun 2008 meningkat menjadi 2823 kasus. Most of the cases were caused by drug needle and dangerous sexual behavior of the youth.