SIR GEORGE ALLEYNE SEEKS MEDIA PARTNERSHIP ON HIV/AIDS

As all we know,media in our life play an important role,and then what about the use in dealing with HIV?

Sir George Alleyne, UNAIDS special envoy to the Caribbean on HIV/AIDS and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization, brought his concerns about the serious need for public alertness on the issue of HIV/AIDS directly to the media.

“Why I think it’s important to engage with the Media,” Sir Alleyne said at the start, “the Media has a social responsibility in the context of disseminating the best possible data and disseminating credible information.” Sir Alleyne’s entreaties were in lock step with Dr. Ferdinand’s who said, “Often the Anti-retroviral medications are not sought because of the fear of discrimination.” The fear, she disclosed, is entrenched to the degree that persons believing themselves afflicted with the virus would, if they could afford, seek medical help abroad.

Sir George Alleyne, above all, was exceedingly clear-cut in his wishes when he said, “Some organizations that should know better still engage in the stigmatization and discriminatory practices and that is why I encourage the Media to help in reducing the stigma of HIV/AIDS.read more