Central African ministry briefs staff on HIV
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Centra News
The Central African Ministry for the Promotion of Gender held a session in Bangui to brief its staff on HIV prevention, protection and support. Chaired by Minister Marthe Augustine Kirima, the meeting also covered viral hepatitis, malaria and tuberculosis, according to Centra-News.
The Central African Ministry for the Promotion of Gender organised a discussion on HIV/AIDS prevention for its staff in Bangui on 30 October. The meeting was chaired by Minister Marthe Augustine Kirima, according to Centra-News.
The discussions focused on three areas: preventing infection, protecting and supporting affected people. Participants were also informed about the structures available to provide care, while the National AIDS Control Council (CNLS) discussed extending its interventions to viral hepatitis, malaria and tuberculosis, according to Centra-News.
The awareness-raising session followed the launch on 28 October of a community information campaign on Ebola in Bangui. It is part of a series of recent health initiatives in the Central African Republic, including the information campaign on Ebola announced by the authorities.
