His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau continues his visits to various schools around the country in an awareness campaign for HIV/AIDS.
The students of Marist Champagnat were overwhelmed by the presence of H.E President Nailatikau who took the time to emphasise government’s efforts to support HIV/AIDS victims.
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau also outlined that the need for more HIV/AIDS education and called for stronger collective contributions from various stakeholders.
“HIV Education begins at home, from your parents. Parents must be responsible to play their part that is crucial to our response.
“HIV/AIDS will only be eradicated by our combined response in educating family first and communities about this deadly epidemic for which is NO CURE,” President Nailatikau said.
As Fiji’s Ambassador for HIV/AIDS, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau urged the students to always make good judgment and make the right choices.
“To you the youth of the country, THINK and use common sense and avoid getting HIV as there is no cure for HIV. This is what you must do because you have your whole future in front of you,” Ratu Epeli said.
Marist Champagnat Institute principal, Mr Francis Varea said that the informative address by the President was a boost to the morale of the students.
“The visit is an empowerment to this institute. We teach life science in the school and part of the subject is Sex Education and we highlight to the students risks of contracting HIV knowing that there is no cure.
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