United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Supports Training on Preventing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) [Video]

To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in partnership with Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day ‘Change Agent’ training.

Some 26 participants, mainly women, drawn from various institutions including hospitals, took part.

Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe sex practices and understanding condom use were some key training aspects.

Vitally, sessions touched upon how stigmatization and discrimination can hinder the lives of people living with the disease.

Atet Manuella, a participant, said that the workshop had not only equipped her with the knowledge of how to protect herself from the virus, but also how to care for people who may be afflicted with it.

Furthermore, she highlighted the pressing need for widespread awareness campaigns to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

“It’s our responsibility to trickle down what we have learnt here to our communities so that people who …