World AIDS Day, designated by the World Health Organization (WHO), celebrated its 29th anniversary this year. In celebration of this day, various campaigns and events we reheld through out the world to spread awareness on AIDS and its prevention and to provide accurate information and preventive measures on HIV/AIDS.
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a public relations project for the prevention of HIV/AIDS. We organized the AIDS prevention week to perform HIV tests, carry out media campaigns for AIDS prevention, develop contents, and distribute related campaign materials to the youth. Also, we held the AIDS prevention advertisement contest for university students, as wells as the general public and high school students. In addition, we promoted the use of condoms to prevent AIDS by distributing free condoms to high-risk groups.
In order to prevent HIV/AIDS and improve awareness, KCDC will continue to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS, raise social interest, and focus on tailor-made promotions. We will exert more efforts to establish an effective content development and communication strategy for HIV/AIDS prevention and strengthen effective education programs and campaigns.
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