The Vice President of the Republic visited Upper Nile state to meet the state authorities and SPLM party intellectuals and to participate in Aids World Day celebration.
James Wani Igga urged the entire people of South Sudan not to discriminate against the HIV infected people, Saut al-Mahabba Radio reported.
He made the call during Aids World Day celebration in Malakal Stadium on Monday.
VP Igga called upon different media houses to work hard for the purpose of raising awareness among the citizens about HIV risks.
He added that the government will focus on achieving zero HIV infection.
VP Igga said the government has set its programmes all over the country and put the security maintenance, fighting corruption nepotism, and tribalism in the government institutions as the top priorities.
He added that the government would improve the education system all over the country by maintaining teachers’ welfare.
VP Igga thanked the sons and daughters of Upper Nile State for their quick response to the presidential amnesty.
He reiterated his call to the people of South Sudan to unite in nation building.