HIV AIDS Campaign continues in Gensan  

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This week I had a chance to moderate the press conference in line with the celebration of the World Aids Day.  It is one program that the city government of Gensan embraced to protect the residents here from being inflicted with the disease.

HIV AIDS is a global concern that needs attention by the community and the government.  Dra. Mely Lastimoso of the City Health Office here looks into the programs such as the Information and Education Campaign to address this problem which affects the the life of the victims.
The disease alone carries different issues that needs resolution but despite the many efforts of the national and local government many are still not aware of the effects that HIV AIDS can do to mankind.

Here in Gensan six(6) more were found positive after they voluntary submitted themselves to test and this makes a total of 25  who were found positive of HIV AIDS.

Lastimoso also clarified that  more number of the populace  submits themselves to testing would mean an effective  campaigns and advocacy.  Presently there is still a need to intensify their programs to reach more people to have a test.

Nevertheless her team and the partners are optimistic of achieving their goals after Pope Benedict XVI approves the use of condom to address the growing number of HIV AIDS.

The team hopes that the media will be their allies in bringing to the people of Gensan the information they need about the disease.  An exhibit was opened to the public in one of the malls in the city and later in the day  a parade and a program was held.





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