Western Bahr El-Ghazal State Physical Infrastructure Ministry employees tested for HIV status to minimize the spread of the deadly virus.
Physical Infrastructure Minister Zachariah Joseph Garang says the initiative aims at ensuring status knowledge for HIV virus prevention and treatment, Voice of Hope reported.
He adds that the move is a gesture of government care for employees’ health and staff relationship to reduce the rate of HIV infection in the state.
Western Bahr El Ghazal State HIV Coordinator Nathelina Wadrif Ali appreciates the move, saying that it is a positive development.
The HIV test results have not been made public.