World Aids Day sees the arrival of Spotlight Association
In Pforzheim and the surrounding districts of Enzkreis and Calw, HIV-positive individuals are currently only receiving care from practices in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, as there is no specialist doctor in Pforzheim. However, this World AIDS Day on December 1, 2023, the situation is set to change, with the association Spotlight taking the lead in organising events aimed at fostering solidarity, combating discrimination, and providing essential services.
World AIDS Day, an international day observed annually on December 1, reaffirms the rights of HIV-positive people worldwide and calls for a society without prejudice and exclusion. This year, the international theme is "Let Communities Lead," emphasising the importance of local initiatives in addressing the ongoing global HIV/AIDS crisis.
On December 1, 2023, Spotlight will be present at multiple locations in Pforzheim, offering testing opportunities and providing information about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. From 5 pm to 8 pm, a testing center will be set up at Goldschmiedeschulstraße 6. Additionally, Spotlight will have an information table and a package action at the Rex cinema center.
Spotlight, an organisation formed from Pforzheim AIDS Help, is a specialist point for sexual health and self-determination. They offer confidential and free or low-cost rapid HIV testing, pre- and post-test counselling, outreach and awareness events around World AIDS Day, and referral to treatment and support services if needed.
In the spirit of World AIDS Day, the Sparkassen tower and the town hall in Pforzheim will be lit up in red as part of the Red Ribbon Action. Furthermore, Spotlight will also be present at the Golden Christmas Market (action hut of the "Pforzheimer Zeitung") on December 1, 2023.
For precise and up-to-date details on Spotlight’s offerings in Pforzheim, Enzkreis, and Calw, especially for World AIDS Day 2023, it is best to consult local health department websites, NGOs specializing in HIV/AIDS, or directly contact Spotlight or local counseling centers.
It is important to remember that until 2020, the late family doctor Ralf Fuhrmann was the HIV specialist doctor in the Pforzheim area. However, as of now, no such specialist doctor is based in Pforzheim.
In conclusion, World AIDS Day 2023 in Pforzheim and the surrounding areas promises to be a significant event, with Spotlight taking the lead in raising awareness, providing testing opportunities, and advocating for the rights of HIV-positive individuals. Let us all come together to support this cause and strive towards a society without prejudice and exclusion.
On December 1, 2023, Spotlight, a specialist organization for sexual health and self-determination, will offer HIV testing and provide information about health-and-wellness, including sexual and mental health, during World AIDS Day events in Pforzheim. Additionally, the international theme for World AIDS Day 2023 is "Let Communities Lead," highlighting the importance of local organizations like Spotlight in addressing ongoing global HIV/AIDS issues.
