A sensitization program on HIV/AIDS and the HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, was organized on 5th May 2025 at Government Senior Secondary School, Tadong. The session witnessed active participation from 120 students and teachers.
The program aimed to enhance awareness and promote a healthy, stigma-free environment regarding HIV/AIDS. Key topics covered included:
Four modes of HIV transmission
Prevention strategies, including:
The importance of condom use
Safe sex practices
Needle safety and avoiding shared injecting equipment
Stigma reduction and the importance of social support
Rights and protections under the HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017
The participants engaged actively throughout the session, which fostered a more informed and empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS.