In the Country of Bhutan

The world TB Day 2011 was commemorated on 1st December.

2011 in capital City of Bhutan Thimphu .The day was also observed in the districts by the district based Multi-sectoral Task Forces ( MSTFs) . The National level event in Thimphu was graced by her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Sangay Chhoden Wangchuk , Good will Ambassador of UNFPA to Bhutan. As the key highlight of the day, the face was attached to the HIV epidemic in Bhutan, which was kept hidden for last two decades.

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As the key highlight of the event, Mr. Wangda Dirji, Executive Director of Lhak-Sam (CBO) declared his HIV status to whole Nation. Solidarities and support were secured through various channels of media. The events was also participanted the Members of Parliaments. Judiciary, senior government officials and media.

National Strategic Plan-2 between 2012 to 2016 for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS was also launched by her Majesty the queen Mother. Bhutan Broadcasting service Corporation (BBSC) as lone Broadcasting Corporation has conducted Live TV Panel Discussion with the five veterans from Lhak-Sam. The Panel discussion was aimed at mitigating the ill effects of societal stigma and discrimination attached with HIV/AIDS. Individual’s stories were shared through Live TV broadcast.

Mr. Condom Man the main Volunteer was also awarded cash prize and certificate of appreciation for his utmost dedication in carrying out the HIV related awareness campaigns to the vulnerable section of population. His efforts and voluntary contributions were recognized by her Majesty the Government.

At the district level, the Day was observed with the public in their own respective districts. Voluntary, Counselling and Testing (VCT) campaigns were conducted as part of the day’s event.

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