Annual Report 2017 Raport Anual 2017 EN FINAL | Page 12

European Testing Week, in Communities
with Low Access to Medical Services
Baylor Black Sea Foundation celebrated, again in 2017, the European Testing Week. The Baylor teams
tested the residents of the retirement home from Constanţa, but also the employees of the institution.
Approximately 70 people were tested for HIV or hepatitis B and C. In addition, in order to support testing in
communities with low access to medical care, Baylor Black Sea Foundation joined the campaign “Together for
Rural Health” a project of the Bucharest Society of Medical Students. The campaign was carried out in Şinca
Nouă and Hârseni, villages in Braşov county. Over 330 people received free medical primary care. Baylor
Romania has contributed to this action with HIV tests. On the occasion of the European Testing Week , Baylor
Black Sea Foundation initiated a partnership with Tulcea Penitentiary to test detainees for HIV and hepatitis B
and C.
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