06/12/2024
HIV Awareness Symposium Highlights World AIDS Day
December 3 – Grade 12 students attended an HIV Awareness Symposium at the Audio-Visual Hall, organized to mark World AIDS Day.
The event began at 9:40 AM with the National Anthem and a prayer, followed by a welcome address from school nurse Valerie Jane Bendijo.
Niko B. Canja, a Roving Peer Navigator and HIV Counselor, led an informative
"HIV 101" discussion, with an interactive Q&A session afterward.
Simultaneously, free HIV screening was offered by the Testing Team.
The program included a prayer for HIV victims by Kimberlyn D. Ganda, RM, DOH-RHMPP and closing remarks by Dr. Jezreel Bon T. Juanitez, Municipal Health Officer.
The event ended at 11:40 AM, leaving students informed and empowered to spread awareness.
✍: Shanhia Shunthell R. Ausan