HIV will not suddenly disappear: Chairman

The annual World AIDS Day march aims to attract attention towards the main idea and theme of the day.

This year's national theme, set by the PNG National AIDS Secretariat, is Hands up for #HIV prevention - count me in.

"People need to know that HIV will not suddenly disappear and that's the essence of the march,” said the WAD deputy chairman, Robert Eri.

"We all need to wake up to the fact that everybody has to be responsible, everybody's got to take ownership, everybody has to stand and be counted.

"Many think AIDS is under control but we need to continue on the awareness."

Port Moresby once more joined the world to commemorate the event today, bringing together NGOs, urban youths, private organisations and the Health Department.

The march ended at the Jack Pidik Park where celebrations will continue into the day.

At least 16 organisations have set up tent to carry out awareness on the epidemic.

Author: 
Gloria Bauai