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Jamaica
celebrates world Aids day '08
Sean Bennett,Youthlink
Writer
On
Monday, December 1, the lawns at Devon House
were packed with an overwhelming number
of patrons eager to take part in celebratory
activities recognising World Aids Day. The
event, put on by the Ministry of Health,
in association with the Jamaica Red Cross,
featured free HIV tests, exhibition booths
and a concert.
Under
the theme 'Lead, Empower, Deliver', this
year's focus was on the youth because of
the growing number of teenagers who continue
to practise unprotected sex. As of June
2007, there have been more than 200 reported
HIV/AIDS cases among Jamaican adolescents.
AIDS is now the second leading cause of
death among individuals 15 to 24 years old.
Source:
The Ministry of Health
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Denise
Falconer, a representative from the
Jamaica Aids Support, demonstrates
the correct way to use a condom.
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Students
participate in the Jamaica Red Cross
World AIDS Day activities.
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Even
the little children got involved in
the celebration!
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Residents
of Mary Seacole Hall, at the University
of the West Indies, Mona, march.
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2008
Digicel Rising Stars winner, Cameal
Davis, addresses the crowd during
the concert.
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Television
personality Kiki quizzes a student
on HIV.
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