Jeonbuk Province to Launch 'AIDS Prevention and Awareness Campaign' on December 1

"Prevention and Practice Done Right,
Infection and Transmission at Zero"

To mark the 38th World AIDS Day (December 1), Jeonbuk Province will launch an AIDS prevention and awareness campaign for residents on December 1, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk branch of the Korea Association for AIDS Prevention and the Jeonju City Public Health Center, around the Jeonbuk National University area.

AIDS Prevention Campaign Promotional Poster. Provided by Jeonbuk Province

According to the province on the 27th, this campaign is being organized under the slogan "Prevention and Practice Done Right, Infection and Transmission at Zero," to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention of AIDS.

In particular, a variety of activities will focus on addressing social prejudice against people living with AIDS and on the prevention of infectious diseases. The campaign aims to correct misinformation and actively promote the need for prevention and early testing.

Main events will include on-site counseling booths, guidance on free anonymous testing, distribution of promotional materials for prevention, and exhibitions of informational panels on AIDS, providing residents with easy and accurate information.

In addition, in cooperation with local public health centers and the Jeonbuk branch of the Korea Association for AIDS Prevention, the province will intensively promote early detection through free anonymous testing, support programs for people living with HIV, and AIDS prevention awareness during AIDS Prevention Week (December 1-7).

World AIDS Day was designated in 1988 by the United Nations (UN) to promote AIDS prevention and the value of respecting human rights worldwide.

The province carries out multifaceted promotional activities every year during this period to improve AIDS prevention and awareness. Last year, the province expanded its efforts by conducting 58 prevention education sessions for specific target groups (reaching about 10,000 people) and holding 41 resident campaigns.

Lee Myungok, Director of the Infectious Disease Management Division of the province, stated, "For AIDS, early detection through testing and appropriate treatment are most important," adding, "Through this campaign, we will strive to help residents break free from prejudices related to AIDS and lead healthy lives based on accurate information."

She also added, "All public health centers in Jeonbuk offer free anonymous testing, so please make active use of this service without hesitation."

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