Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Expands Free Citizen Immunity Testing Significantly

1700 Inspections Last Year... Increasing to 3000 This Year

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is significantly expanding the 'Free Citizen Immunity Test Service.'

Gwangsan-gu announced on the 17th that it will increase the free citizen immunity test service from 1,700 tests conducted last year to 3,000 tests this year.

This initiative was promoted to raise awareness of citizen immunity, which emerged as an important issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The citizen immunity test measures the activity level of NK cells (Natural Killer Cells) in the body. These cells are a type of white blood cell that destroys harmful cells such as cancer cells.

The test can be performed with a small amount of blood, 1㎖. Test results can be confirmed within two weeks to check one's immune status.

The test service is available to any Gwangsan-gu resident aged 20 or older by registering at the civil service desk on the first floor of the Gwangsan-gu Public Health Center.

Tests are conducted on weekdays from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 11:00 in the morning and from 13:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon.

The service period lasts until the end of this year but may end early if the allocated number of tests is exhausted.

A Gwangsan-gu official stated, "The NK cell test allows citizens to easily understand their immune status, which is expected to greatly contribute to improving public health," adding, "Based on the basic data obtained from the test results, we will also promote immunity and health improvement projects in the post-COVID-19 era."

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