Photos: Tree-Planting Marks World AIDS Day
Bermuda observed World AIDS Day today [Dec 2] with a tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Health at the Botanical Gardens.
A spokesperson said “On Monday, December 2, Bermuda observed World AIDS Day, which is officially marked on December 1. The Ministry of Health hosted a tree-planting ceremony at 12:30 PM in the Botanical Gardens.
“The 2024 theme for World Aids Day is, “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!” This theme highlights the importance of fair access to healthcare as a fundamental human right, while also emphasizing the ongoing global and local efforts to address the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS. This objective emphasizes the rights-based approach to health, highlighting the importance of equitable access and individual empowerment.”
Dr. Michael Ashton, an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ashton’s Nurse Kathy Albuoy, Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP; Ann Marie Moore, RN, Coordinator, Sexual/Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Celeste Deshields, creator of Bermuda’s AIDS quilt, Janice Seale-Khan [RN, CDC], Dr. Carolyn Armstrong, Executive Director of STAR, Lisa Symonds [RN, CDC], Laura-Lynn Jackson, Chief Nursing Officer.
