On Friday, August 23, 2024, Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko, the 2023 Miss Malaika Ghana, brought her HIV prevention campaign, “Live On,” to Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) in the Central Region. The campaign is being co-sponsored by UNFPA and ABOTT.
Addressing the students, Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko delivered a powerful message on HIV prevention, urging them to stay focused on their studies and avoid distractions that could jeopardize their educational aspirations.
She emphasized the importance of knowing one’s HIV status, dispelling myths and fears surrounding the virus, and leading the fight against HIV for sustainable economic growth.
The interactive session covered various aspects of HIV prevention, with a particular focus on resilience against sexual temptations, testing for HIV, and early treatment with antiretroviral therapy drugs.
Under the guidance of Ms. Golda Esi Andam, the headmistress of SWESCO, the students performed a play addressing critical issues related to HIV prevention and combating stigma.
Distinguished speakers such as Dr. Chief Nat Ebo Narko and Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo shared valuable insights on the importance of education, early testing, and treatment in the fight against HIV.
The “Live On” campaign extended its outreach to Swedru Business School, Apam Senior High School, and the local market. Head porters were educated on staying healthy and preventing HIV, and they received supplies such as condoms, self-test kits, and insecticide bed nets.
The event was a resounding success, with the students showing enthusiasm and commitment to becoming ambassadors of change in their communities in the fight against HIV.
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