Facebook is the new front in HIV/AIDS war
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Moses Masha Kitembele of Maruapula in Gaborone, who considers himself a catalyst of change, aims to create an HIV-free generation through "35.2 Million Reasons To Stand Together," which is the funky name of his group.
"I saw how ignorant people were about HIV/AIDS on and off social networks where many brag about their sexual exploits," Kitimbele says. "I felt the urge to do something to educate people and at the same time spearhead a war against stigma and discrimination."
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...