Atiatihan HIV Advocacy 2009

This year, POPSHOP, the Province of Aklan's long time partner in the Reproductive Health Advocacy, supports the Annual SadSad of the Provincial Health Office, to bring information on STI,HIV and AIDS prevention and control out on the streets of kalibo, The contingent of the Provincial Health Office (around 400-500 strong) which includes under its wings the DRSTMH staff promotes the services of the PHO and DRSTMH on STI, to improve access and avail of its services. Taking advantage of the annual parade of the Provincial Government, The Provincial AIDS Council and the Provincial Health Office brings this advocacy out specially during the atiatihan festival, when kalibo's laidback, sleepy pace, becomes fast paced with the beat of the drums and the influx of people from neighboring provinces, all parts of the philippines and the world. The population balloons to 3 times more during the last 3 days of the festival week, with the culmination (feast day of Senor Sto. Nino) on the 3rd sunday of January.
Viva!!!