December 1st marks World Aids Day where people around the world unite against HIV and show the support for those infected and affected by the virus. The theme for this year’s World Aids Day Commemoration is “Hands up for #HIV Prevention”
The objective of the World Aids Day commemoration 2016 is to share with learners and all other people the knowledge on the link between tobaccos, alcohol and drug abuse which cause the risk of HIV and TB.
The Department of Education will not be left behind in marking and commemorate World Aids Day. The department will join all other departments and private institution in contributing in the awareness campaign.
In its campaign, the Department of Education will Target teenage learners in special and in full service schools as they are mostly likely to engage in risky behaviors.
The department will strengthen the campaign by coming with strengthened messages embolden in the theme, “Zero HIV, TB, teenage pregnancy, alcohol, drugs, stigma and discrimination: Am part of change makers for the 2016 WAD Commemoration 2016.” MEC for Education, Honarable Ishmael Kgetjepe will address delegates during the Gala Dinner to start at 17h00.
All five Districts will participate in the main Provincial World Aids Day (WAD) commemoration to take place as follows:
Venue: The Park Hotel (Mokopane), Waterberg District
Date: 2 December 2016
Time: 9h00 day session and17h00 gala dinner
Contact:
DR N Rasila
Cell: 072 747 3078
