In commemoration of the 33rd International AIDS
Candlelight Memorial (IACM), the first AIDS Hour in the Philippines was
observed last May 14, 2016 at Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon
City with the theme “Know Your Status, Get Tested”. This event was participated
by various organizations, health practitioners and students.
One of the goals of the said event is to
end the stigma towards the disease and to pay tribute to those Filipinos who
lost their battle towards HIV/AIDS.
Silliman University Medical School
Association (SUMSA) was represented by Mr. Moh’d . Ryane Eid A. Bogabong ,
Chairperson of the Students’ Rights and Welfare Committee of the APMC-SN.
Sharing of experiences by the HIV/AIDS patients is one of the highlights of the
events aside from the anticipated AIDS Hour Photo Contest.
As healthcare professionals, it is our
responsibility to raise awareness and to help in ending the discrimination
associated with HIV. Let us be one in removing their fear and giving them hope.
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