December 1st is celebrated as World AIDS Day - strategize to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic
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Channel: Greater Belize Media | GBM · 2018 · News & Politics
For the latest news across Belize, visit: http://edition.channel5belize.com/ December 1st is celebrated as World AIDS Day. The health community continues to strategize to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It is universally accepted that knowing your status is important to helping you stay safe and to fight the spread of the disease. We spoke with representatives of the National AIDS Commission (NAC) about the work they are doing to make testing sites accessible countrywide. This year there was is a social component to the campaign as 130 families will receive packages courtesy Grace Kennedy Belize Ltd. and San Cas Ltd. Our guests talked about how this partnership evolved and how you can participate. On our couch: Dr. Keisha Westby Leonardo - Assistant Coordinator, National TB Program Melonie Coc - Sr. Brand Manager- Grace Kennedy Belize Ltd. Aisha Trapp - Brand/Marketing Manager, San Cas Ltd.
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