SLYCHA Launches Action Plan On HIV/AIDS
The Sierra Leone Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS (SLYCHA ) on Friday 11th November 2011 launched their first National HIV/AIDS Action Plan for 2012-2013 at the Presidential Lounge, National Stadium in Freetown./b>
Giving a welcome address, the Deputy Programme officer at UNAIDS Bockarie Samba said the entire process started like a dream which has been transformed into reality. He spoke about the five pillars of the infection adding that it helps to achieve the goal in fight for zero new infection by 2015.
He pointed out that by 2015 there shall be no new infection in the country based on the set target. He noted that they have identified the sources of the new infection which has led to the high rate of HIV/AIDS cases among youth.
Representing the UN team Chair Madam Mulu from UNAIDS said people especially the youth should know their HIV status and keep their blood clean. She said by 2015 there is going to be a zero new infection and zero discrimination.
Speaking at the ceremony, the deputy director of the National AIDS Commission, Abdul Raman Sesay called on the SLYCHA executive to be formidable enough so that they make an impact in the HIV/AIDS response. He encouraged all youth groups to join SLYCHA since they are going to be the coordinating body for all youth activities on HIV/AIDS.
In a short statement, the Advocacy Officer for the Network OF HIV Positives in Sierra Leone (NETHIPS), Arnold Macauley said that NETHIPS is the umbrella organization for all support groups in the country. He said their aim is to advocate, care and support people living with the disease so that they can live a productive life. He paid special thanks to SLYCHA and pledged more support and commitment to them.
Officially launching the action plan, the Youth Commissioner Anthony Koroma said the coalition is completing the effort of NAS and government should be encouraged. He said youths should be sober minded so that they can make informed judgment. He lauded the action plan and called on them to sustain the organization.
Giving a welcome address, the Deputy Programme officer at UNAIDS Bockarie Samba said the entire process started like a dream which has been transformed into reality. He spoke about the five pillars of the infection adding that it helps to achieve the goal in fight for zero new infection by 2015.
He pointed out that by 2015 there shall be no new infection in the country based on the set target. He noted that they have identified the sources of the new infection which has led to the high rate of HIV/AIDS cases among youth.
Representing the UN team Chair Madam Mulu from UNAIDS said people especially the youth should know their HIV status and keep their blood clean. She said by 2015 there is going to be a zero new infection and zero discrimination.
Speaking at the ceremony, the deputy director of the National AIDS Commission, Abdul Raman Sesay called on the SLYCHA executive to be formidable enough so that they make an impact in the HIV/AIDS response. He encouraged all youth groups to join SLYCHA since they are going to be the coordinating body for all youth activities on HIV/AIDS.
In a short statement, the Advocacy Officer for the Network OF HIV Positives in Sierra Leone (NETHIPS), Arnold Macauley said that NETHIPS is the umbrella organization for all support groups in the country. He said their aim is to advocate, care and support people living with the disease so that they can live a productive life. He paid special thanks to SLYCHA and pledged more support and commitment to them.
Officially launching the action plan, the Youth Commissioner Anthony Koroma said the coalition is completing the effort of NAS and government should be encouraged. He said youths should be sober minded so that they can make informed judgment. He lauded the action plan and called on them to sustain the organization.
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