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“I think this activity is very useful, it has increased my knowledge on AIDS…” A citizen stated. From Dec 1st to 5th, Xixiang PU of Plan China, with the assistance of Health Bureaus of Xixiang and Chenggu County, conducted large scale activities to promote prevention and knowledge of AIDS in the 2 counties. These activities aimed to help citizens in the program area know about AIDS and enhance their prevention awareness. Staff of the 2 bureaus selected the thickly populated places such as the main business street, village fair, etc. to carry out the promotion. Information on preventing and treating AIDS was broadcast and the handbook of prevention of AIDS as well as condoms were given out to the people. In addition, relevant staff invited Xixiang County TV to develop a special program “Transmission and Prevention of AIDS” to make gigantic promotion throughout the counties. Meanwhile, they also advocated “Love your life to prevent AIDS”. During this period, the people were very positive about participating in the activities and asked the campaign staff questions about AIDS. which they warmly answered. These promotion activities enhanced people’s understanding on transmission, prevention and treatment of AIDS and strengthened their self-protection awareness.
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