{"id":38487,"date":"2023-11-22T15:54:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=38487"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:53:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:53:49","slug":"minister-sikhumbuzo-joins-global-support-at-world-aids-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/minister-sikhumbuzo-joins-global-support-at-world-aids-day","title":{"rendered":"MINISTER SIKHUMBUZO JOINS GLOBAL SUPPORT AT WORLD AIDS DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini joined the global effort to support those living with HIV&amp;AIDS at the Ministry\u2019s headquarters during a candle lighting ceremony.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Minister Sikhumbuzo conveyed his endorsement of this year\u2019s World AIDS Day theme, \u201cLet Communities Lead,\u201d emphasizing the necessity for communities to take an active role in the campaign against AIDS.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister stressed, \u201cThere is nothing about communities that can be addressed without engaging them,\u201d aligning with the central theme of the 2023\/24 World AIDS Day.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Sikhumbuzo took a moment to acknowledge His Majesty King Mswati III for his consistent support and guidance in the nation\u2019s response to HIV. He recognized the King\u2019s impactful speeches, specifically citing phrases such as \u201ciHIV yindzaba yetfu sonkhe\u201d and \u201cSicondzene Ngco neHIV\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister concluded his address with a call to action, urging all citizens to actively participate in community-led initiatives and reiterating the importance of collective efforts in the fight against HIV&amp;AIDS. The candle lighting ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the lives affected by this global health challenge and the collective responsibility to bring about positive change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImimango ayibe ngemahlahlandlela ekulweni ne HIV,\u201d said Minister Sikhumbuzo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini joined the global effort to support those living with HIV&amp;AIDS at the Ministry\u2019s headquarters during a candle lighting ceremony. 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