By Monica Soila
The world AIDS day was marked on December 1st, globally
to create more awareness on the killer disease to the public, with this year’s
theme being "Focus,Partner,Achieve:An AIDS-Free Generation".
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| H.E Josehpine Nkedianye (center),lighting a candle in the memory of those who died |
In Isinya, the event was held at the matatu/bodaboda stage; and being a market day, the crowd was substantial.
Present at the event was County’s first lady, H.E Josephine Nkedianye, Deputy Governor
Hon. Paul Ntiati, area Member of Parliament, Hon.Peris Tobiko, MCA’s, County
Executive Members health officials among others.
Speaking at the event, area MCA Hon. David Nkirrimpai urged the County government to equip the Isinya Health Centre with some fundamental amenities such as beds, enough drugs, generator and an ambulance.
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| Hon.David Nkirrimpai |
“Its important we invest in the health sector. I also want to
ask the wananchi here to consider
taking NHIF cover because life has become very difficult financially…”
Hon.Nkirrimpai.
Calls for living a responsible life and establishment of
counseling centers in Isinya were widely made. The need for HIV testing was emphasized,
with people especially men asked to participate in the process.
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| Hon. Peris Tobiko |
“It’s best when you know your status because only then can
you plan your life better. AIDS is not necessarily the end of life; Ebola is
more deadly. All in all lead a conscientious lifestyle…” Hon. Tobiko, MP for
Kajiado East Constituency.
Isinya town is fast growing especially because it is on a
highway, and HIV spread is rampant.Residents were asked to support this year’s
theme by living morally upright lifestyles.
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