Today is World Aids Day and earlier commemorations were held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).
This year the commemorations are running under the theme, "Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility"
This year the commemorations are running under the theme, "Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility"
National Aids Council CEO Dr Bernard Madzima gave an overview of the commemorations. He called for unity in combating HIV and Aids, saying it will take collective effort among countries to achieve set goals.
Mr Dennis Mhangure Deputy Director in the Ministry of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Harare Metropolitan gave welcome remarks on behalf of Minister Oliver Chidawu.
Mr Mhangure urged people to use the commemorations as a platform of self introspection as the country scales up the prevention of HIV and Aids. "Let us continue to avoid the spread of HIV through available means such as abstinence and safe sex," he said.
Musician Fungisai Zvakavapano and poet Albert Nyathi provided the entertainment. IYASA too had a theatrical presentation.
Addressing the event virtually, VP and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga urged people to unite in addressing HIV and Covid-19. He said we should not let our guard down in dealing with these two issues.
VP Chiwenga said Covid-19 has been a major wake up call for all health systems. He said people should focus on reducing mother-to-child transmissions in the fight against the spread of HIV.
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