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[00:00:05] The director of the specialized center The effects of the fires for infectious diseases in
[00:00:08] Damascus, Dr. Ahmed Habbas, told Syria TV
[00:00:12] that the center monitors suspected cases
[00:00:15] of AIDS, referred by
[00:00:19] the pre-marital examination clinic, blood bank, hospitals,
[00:00:22] complete. and doctors, to conduct the necessary tests to confirm
[00:00:26] infection or freedom from the disease.
[00:00:38] harming us. They are falling on The Center for Diagnosis of Communicable Diseases in Damascus
[00:00:41] is an accredited center for monitoring and issuing certificates
[00:00:44] of freedom from AIDS. Regarding
[00:00:48] monitoring, we monitor the presence of
[00:00:51] AIDS cases through suspected cases referred from
[00:00:54] the pre-marital medical examination center and the pre-marital medical examination clinic and from
[00:00:59] of the governorate. the blood bank. We also receive
[00:01:02] cases from hospitals and doctors.
[00:01:05] We analyze them and confirm whether there is an AIDS infection or
[00:01:08] not. It is
[00:01:11] also a center responsible for issuing
[00:01:14] certificates of freedom from AIDS. Syrians or
[00:01:18] foreigners come to us
[00:01:21] to obtain this certificate. For example,
[00:01:24] Syrians need it for travel outside the country, and foreigners
[00:01:28] need it to renew their residency.
[00:01:31] Positive cases are followed up
[00:01:35] through us and through the Ministry of Health and the Counseling Center,
[00:01:38] which is the center adjacent to us.
[00:01:41] The Counseling Center's services are
[00:01:45] free, voluntary, and confidential.
[00:01:49] We dispense
[00:01:53] from dealing with the old issue of treatment to patients with follow-up
[00:01:57] challenges facing the follow-up of this of the case in the laboratory. We dispense free treatment.
[00:02:00] It is according to the latest
[00:02:04] international protocols.
[00:02:09] which were immortalized in
[00:02:12] Regarding this topic, I welcome Dr. Kinan Rajeh, Director of the Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Department
[00:02:16] at the Damascus Health Directorate. Welcome
[00:02:20] to address this
[00:02:21] to the prices circulating in to you, Doctor, to talk about, at the beginning, let's talk about the mechanisms
[00:02:26] and traders about the impact of rumors on for monitoring cases and diagnosis. How is this process
[00:02:30] related to HIV infection
[00:02:33] in Damascus? Thank you for
[00:02:37] the addition. Welcome to you all.
[00:02:41] Currently, in Damascus,
[00:02:43] in Syria in general,
[00:02:48] abroad and succeeded abroad, the HIV disease is detected
[00:02:52] through voluntary
[00:02:55] reporting. That means
[00:02:58] they visit the counseling centers for voluntary testing
[00:03:02] on their own, or through
[00:03:04] pre-marital
[00:03:06] clinics, or through blood
[00:03:09] banks. This is how we know if we have
[00:03:13] advancements instead of infections or not. Currently,
[00:03:16] we have about 35%
[00:03:19] of patients who
[00:03:23] voluntarily visit the counseling and
[00:03:26] voluntary testing
[00:03:28] in addition to preserving center. So here we noticed an
[00:03:32] improvement in detection from these entities.
[00:03:35] complete. Are these the entities that refer these cases to the specialized
[00:03:39] center
[00:03:41] voluntarily? Currently, everything is voluntary.
[00:03:45] The entities that
[00:03:47] an attempt to preserve send are blood banks and pre-marital
[00:03:50] clinics. They conduct
[00:03:54] Today, we have a lot of pre-marital tests.
[00:03:55] Aleppo, from If they suspect any infection in anyone,
[00:03:58] they are sent
[00:04:01] to the counseling and voluntary testing center.
[00:04:05] on the unified frequency the heart of the story. Attention to this Okay, and when initial results
[00:04:07] indicate the possibility of infection, what are the procedures
[00:04:11] followed? The procedures,
[00:04:15] procedures for is broader than can wear this first, we have something called a rapid test.
[00:04:17] If it is indicative, a blood sample is drawn
[00:04:21] for an initial test in the AIDS laboratory
[00:04:23] in Damascus.
[00:04:27] Aleppo, from It is also confirmed with another sample in
[00:04:30] the Public Health Laboratories
[00:04:33] affiliated with the Ministry of Health. Okay,
[00:04:37] on the unified frequency when this is done and this is
[00:04:40] confirmed, the person is considered infected
[00:04:44] and placed on the program and provided with counseling. They receive
[00:04:47] free treatment. Okay, usually, in
[00:04:51] and effort for the process of confirming the infection
[00:04:53] or not, is there a time frame for conducting
[00:04:57] these results or tests?
[00:05:01] The rapid test takes 10 to 15
[00:05:05] minutes. As for blood tests,
[00:05:09] it takes days.
[00:05:12] The Ministry of Health always strives for
[00:05:15] a good and reliable test. It's not about
[00:05:19] speed. We have an initial indication that this person
[00:05:22] might be infected, but it must be confirmed by two laboratories,
[00:05:26] the Public Health Laboratories and the AIDS laboratory. Approximately two samples
[00:05:29] are retested to confirm that this person is indeed infected.
[00:05:33] And to follow up on the case after confirming the infection, is there a specific
[00:05:37] mechanism? Of course, this is now placed on
[00:05:40] the national program for AIDS patients
[00:05:43] in Syria.
[00:05:46] It is followed up through the Counseling and Voluntary Testing Center.
[00:05:50] The Counseling Center's staff are trained
[00:05:54] to provide counseling and any information the patient
[00:05:57] needs in complete confidentiality.
[00:06:00] Any information, any services they need,
[00:06:02] they are placed and
[00:06:06] taught how to take their medication, and their
[00:06:09] medication is dispensed monthly. And
[00:06:14] um, okay, I would like to address whether there are
[00:06:17] available AIDS medications, but before
[00:06:21] that, let's address the reality of this disease
[00:06:24] and this infection with this virus in
[00:06:27] Syria. How does it look? Currently,
[00:06:30] according to World Health Organization data,
[00:06:33] Syria is classified as a country with a low
[00:06:36] prevalence rate
[00:06:40] for HIV. The prevalence rate in Syria
[00:06:43] is approximately 0.1%, which is a very weak
[00:06:47] rate, meaning very low.
[00:06:51] All infections, almost all infections in
[00:06:55] Syria, are about
[00:06:57] 1538 infected people,
[00:07:01] and this is a cumulative number from
[00:07:03] 1990 until Okay, are there any
[00:07:09] disease or even challenges related to the availability
[00:07:12] of medications?
[00:07:15] Thank God, there are no challenges regarding
[00:07:18] medications currently. The Ministry of Health
[00:07:21] is appreciated for always
[00:07:24] delivering medication quickly
[00:07:28] and regularly. Thank God, we do not have
[00:07:32] a shortage of AIDS medications.
[00:07:35] However, we still have the social stigma, which remains
[00:07:38] a challenge. In our society,
[00:07:43] the social perspective needs to be changed. It is
[00:07:46] a disease like any other disease that needs
[00:07:49] treatment. It needs people to see
[00:07:53] its status as a patient,
[00:07:56] not as someone ostracized or something. So this
[00:08:00] social stigma is the most damaging
[00:08:04] thing in society. Yes,
[00:08:06] thank you very much, Dr. Kinan Rajeh, Director of the Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Department
[00:08:10] at the Damascus Health Directorate.
[00:08:13] You were with us from Damascus. Thank you very much.
[00:08:16] We continue with you, viewers,
[00:08:20] in Eye on Syria, and after the
[00:08:22] break, the opening of the third Date Exhibition
[00:08:26] in Al-Jalaa city, in the countryside of Al-Bukamal, Deir ez-Zor.
[00:08:49] The news is not a passing detail, but a moment worth
[00:08:53] understanding. In a world full
[00:08:56] of headlines, we look for what lies behind them.
[00:09:00] Syria TV website brings you the event as
[00:09:04] it is and gives you the context to complete
[00:09:07] the picture. Continuous coverage
[00:09:16] breaking news: the escape
[00:09:20] Syria TV website
[00:10:16] Syrians spread across the
[00:10:18] earth.
[00:10:21] They succeeded, excelled, and proved themselves
[00:10:25] despite difficulties.
[00:10:30] Between their success stories and decisions that shape their destiny in
[00:10:33] their diaspora.
[00:10:40] Al-Mahjar: stories and decisions that shape the scene
[00:10:44] discusses their details to make the picture
[00:10:47] Al-Mahjar on Syria
[00:10:50] TV.
[00:11:06] Heavy rains that fell hours ago
[00:11:09] caused significant damage in some camps in Idlib
[00:11:12] Governorate, where displaced people documented the conditions of their tents in
[00:11:16] Barisha area in the countryside
[00:11:24] The
[00:12:11] markets of Hasaka city witnessed a state of confusion after
[00:12:14] some traders refrained
[00:12:18] the Syrian pound, amid rumors about the cessation
[00:12:21] of operations of authorized exchange companies by the Central Bank.
[00:12:24] from receiving it. Syria TV correspondent reported
[00:12:27] that the disturbance was reflected in market activity amid
[00:12:31] a noticeable increase in the exchange rate of the new pound, where
[00:12:35] the selling price reached 144
[00:12:38] pounds per US dollar compared to
[00:12:40] 148 pounds for buying, according
[00:12:46] the markets. These developments raised concerns among citizens
[00:12:51] daily transactions and purchasing power.
[00:13:05] President Ahmed Al-Shara affirmed that Syria will rely heavily
[00:13:09] on Syrian competencies who have gained experience
[00:13:13] and tried to transfer the success experience to
[00:13:17] the interior, during his meeting with a delegation of Syrian
[00:13:20] experts and specialists in the technology
[00:13:23] and innovation sector. President Al-Shara said that Syria
[00:13:27] has many opportunities within
[00:13:29] its important geographical location and the absence of digital infrastructure
[00:13:33] in it, which allows benefiting from the latest global
[00:13:38] relying on old infrastructure and replacing it
[00:13:41] at great cost. He pointed out that rebuilding
[00:13:44] from scratch represents an important opportunity for Syria.
[00:13:48] He also pointed out that digital infrastructure is linked
[00:13:51] to government institutions and reconstruction projects, including
[00:13:54] residential reconstruction, explaining that digital
[00:13:57] life enters into various details of life.
[00:14:29] The General Organization for Social Insurance announced the launch
[00:14:32] of two new services for notification via short
[00:14:36] text messages, as part of efforts for digital transformation and to facilitate
[00:14:40] beneficiaries. The organization clarified that the first
[00:14:43] service targets employers who are late in paying
[00:14:47] their dues for a period of three months
[00:14:50] to notify them of the need to contact the organization
[00:14:53] and settle their financial obligations. As for
[00:14:57] the second service, it includes self-employed subscribers subject
[00:15:00] to Ministerial Decision No. 728
[00:15:04] of 2015 and who are late in payment
[00:15:08] for a period of six months, stressing that the step
[00:15:11] aims to improve the quality of services and save time
[00:15:16] beneficiaries.
[00:15:24] More than a year after the Latakia forest fires,
[00:15:28] damaged trees still remain in their places without
[00:15:31] removal or treatment, amid fears of
[00:15:35] their fall and demands for treatment.
[00:15:39] and the utilization of damaged wood.
[00:15:43] More than a year after the fires that struck the forests of
[00:15:46] Latakia, damaged trees
[00:15:50] remain in their places without removal or
[00:15:53] treatment, while some have started to lean
[00:15:56] and fall, raising concerns about public safety
[00:15:59] and highlighting the need to address
[00:16:03] the fire issue and utilize damaged wood.
[00:16:10] The burnt pine trees are falling
[00:16:13] on our lands,
[00:16:15] roads, blocking them. They are falling on electricity lines, blocking
[00:16:19] them. This means the electricity is being damaged. There is a need for restrictions. It is forbidden
[00:16:23] to remove them for heating. People need to keep warm this winter.
[00:16:27] Perhaps in some way, the state can allow
[00:16:30] these people to keep warm, or it could be an income
[00:16:33] for the state. It could be given as a guarantee to contractors.
[00:16:37] The state benefits from it. And
[00:16:41] amidst the demands of the residents to address this situation,
[00:16:44] questions arise about the reasons for the delay in removing
[00:16:47] damaged trees and the plans adopted
[00:16:50] to deal with them, either by removing what
[00:16:53] poses a threat to public safety or by utilizing
[00:16:57] the wood according to environmental
[00:17:00] regulations and requirements. We in the Forestry
[00:17:03] Department are bound by certain rules and laws and scientific
[00:17:06] foundations. The most important thing is to provide
[00:17:09] protection for burnt areas and prevent interference with the components
[00:17:13] of the ecosystem for at least two years, extendable
[00:17:16] later, of course. After that, we will re-rehabilitate
[00:17:20] the sites and, God willing, plant trees.
[00:17:22] The area of forests affected by
[00:17:24] fires in Latakia last year was
[00:17:28] approximately 25,000
[00:17:31] hectares, according to the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster
[00:17:34] Management, which highlights the importance of accelerating the treatment
[00:17:38] of the effects of the fires and reducing
[00:17:41] their risks. Trees still bear the marks
[00:17:45] of the fires, and there are demands for solutions that combine
[00:17:48] safety and investment
[00:17:52] and environmental protection. Will the next stage witness
[00:17:55] a movement
[00:17:57] issue? Hashem Al-Abdullah, Syria TV,
[00:18:01] Latakia countryside. The third Date Exhibition
[00:18:04] was opened in Al-Jalaa city, in the countryside of Al-Bukamal, east of Deir ez-Zor, with the aim of supporting
[00:18:08] local products and introducing the diverse varieties of dates
[00:18:11] for which the region is famous, and to highlight
[00:18:15] the importance of palm cultivation in supporting the local economy.
[00:18:18] The
[00:18:51] "Our Heritage, Our Civilization" bazaar in
[00:18:54] Deir ez-Zor hosts heritage and food products and handicrafts
[00:18:58] made by local women, with the aim of supporting
[00:19:01] home-based businesses and empowering women economically,
[00:19:06] the popular heritage
[00:19:07] of the region.
[00:25:22] From the memory of war, the voice of the future
[00:25:25] emerges, not a narrative of a past
[00:25:29] that has passed, but a birth of a new
[00:25:32] present.
[00:25:36] A platform that opens horizons and raises major
[00:25:39] questions about the state and about
[00:25:41] society and about
[00:25:43] the future. Questions that do
[00:25:47] not shy away from the truth, nor
[00:25:52] the Third Republic. Visions
[00:25:55] and a voice in which everyone participates
[00:25:59] on Syria TV.
[00:30:40] Greetings, viewers, wherever you are, and a new episode of Reboast, in which we review
[00:30:44] today the most prominent things that attracted the attention of Syrians on social
[00:30:48] media in the past
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