Government Urges Citizens to Participate in the AIDS Fight

The government has called on South Africans to participate in activities aimed at raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Government spokesperson, Themba Maseko, points out that: "HIV, AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) remain national priorities requiring urgent action by all sectors of society."

Maseko states that: "The Government, in partnership with the South African National Aids Council, calls on South Africans to participate in activities that are aimed at raising awareness about HIV and AIDS."

Maseko’s comments come before the country observes the World Aids Day on 1 December, marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme "Stop AIDS: Leadership And Unity".

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