Under the leadership of Mayor Sitti Djalia A. Turabin-Hataman, the City Government of Isabela through its City Health Office (CHO) headed by Dr. Mohrein Ismael VI in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency Isabela City Infocenter led by manager Nhilda Delos Reyes joined the commemoration of the Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2022 with the local theme of “Keeping the light, honoring our rights, radiating pride,” May 20.
This activity is part of a global observance of lives lost to AIDS and also to promote public awareness about this health issue. Part of the program was a short lecture and counseling given by selec CHO personnel. Apart from lighting of candles, participants also wore red shirts, formed a red ribbon and offered a moment of silence for those who passed on because of AIDS.
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