In this context, as part of the task to comprehensively

In this context, as part of the task to comprehensively and effectively address the concept of HIV/Aids in the Sultanate, the ministry established the 2009-2010 Let’s Talk Aids campaign to encourage people to talk about the disease.

As a result of this two years’ drive, people have slowly adapted the habit to talk and learn about HIV. The drive has also encouraged people living with HIV to seek medical care and those at risk of the infection to seek test.

The campaign is part of the current 2008-2011 National Response Strategy for HIV/Aids drive to prevent the prevalence of new cases and to enhance awareness with emphasis on enlightening the public about the negative health, social and economic consequences caused by this preventable disease.

The event has been organised by the MoH and the National Committee for Preparation and Development of Health Education and Co-ordination of the World Health Day drive — HIV campaign.