World AIDS Day 2018 was observed in Eritrea on 1 December 2018 under the theme "Know your Status" in Keren at the stadium with enthusiasm. This year was the 30th anniversary to mark the day. The event was started with a very detailed, clear, attractive and educative presentation on current situation of HIV/AIDS both at global and national levels, by Dr Araya Berhane, Head of the communicable diseases control division. He emphasized to participants the take home message of 'Know your status' - everyone to undergo medical testing to discover if they have the virus and to ensure those positive receive the right treatment and care.
The commemoration was in the presence of the Honorable Minister of Health, Mrs Amina Nurhussein; Director General of public health, Dr Andebrhan Tesfatsion; and the administration of Zoba Anseba; National Union of Eritrean Women representatives; National Union of Youth and Students representatives; WHO Representative for Eritrea, Dr Josephine Namboze; UNFPA Representative for Eritrea, Mr Ibrahim Sambuli; and the Religious leaders.
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