Events and activities are planned across the University campus including a guest speaker, information booths, and an HIV clinic at the Student Health Centre today.
The “Health Matters” student society and the Students’ Administrative Council, in collaboration with the Student Health Centre, have announced several initiatives on campus and in the larger community to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Health research and evaluation consultant, San Patten will give a special presentation and lead a discussion on the topic: “HIV/AIDS — From Global to Local” to discuss how Canada’s actions help and hinder efforts against the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Her international work experience includes projects in India, Mexico, Zambia, Kenya, Moldova, Serbia, and Cambodia.
Volunteers from a Leadership Mount Allison group will also have awareness booths set up in the library and the dining hall with information materials and contests to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS available throughout the day.
Red ribbons will also be available at the booths, for a small donation, with all funds raised to go towards AIDS New Brunswick/SIDA Nouveau-Brunswick (ANB).
Free HIV testing is a routine service offered by the Health Centre on campus. On Friday, November 30 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon there will be an HIV clinic offered by the Nurse/Educator at the Student Health Centre as well.
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