Stop pointing fingers at people living with HIV, says commissioner

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Stop pointing fingers at people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Equatoria region, Commissioner of Yambio in Gbudue State appeals to citizens.
 
Radio Anisa quoted Philip Gbambi Samuel telling citizens to be aware that getting HIV/AIDS is not only during sex, but through using knife and many other ways.
 
Yambio County Commissioner calls upon people living with HIV to keep away razorblades from children.
 
He states that there are many people who lost their lives because of fear.
 
Mary Samuel Abu John, Minister of Agriculture in Gbudue appreciates state citizens for the great role they are playing to fight HIV/AIDS in South Sudan.
 
She appeals to partners to keep supporting awareness, voluntary test and counseling to reduce the rate of the infection in the country.
 
The speakers made remarks at Yambio Freedom Square during World AIDS Day on Tuesday
 
Gbudue postponed its commemoration of the day due to busy schedules.