Tooro Kingdom symposium on HIV/AIDS unifies partners against HIV/AIDS scourge in the region.
Drake Nyamugabwa
Today Tooro Kingdom held a symposium on HIV/AIDS targeting combating the scourge, the Omukama of Tooro His Royal Majesty Rukirabasaija Agutamba Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the 4th Presided over the function as the Guest of Honor
The event was also attended by the Bishop Rwenzori Diocese, RCC Fortpotal City, his Deputies and the RDC Kabarole District and other dignitaries, UN Women is supporting over 150 girl child and teenage Mothers to attain formal education in Tooro Kingdom
The Omukama in the event below, thanked all development partners in the lead fight against the HIV/AIDS including Uganda AIDS Commission, UN Women, UAC, Baylor Uganda, and MTN Uganda, His Royal Majesty commended them for the vast support towards Tooro Kingdom. An MOU was signed between the Kingdom and the development partners
Speaking to the participants RCC Fortpotal City Godwin Kasigwa Angalia encouraged an intensified fight against HIV using all the available methods as advised by the Ministry of Health
Allan Bamuha Deputy RCC Fort Portal City North Division asserted that avoiding the usual route of AIDS passage would be the biggest weapon to use, Bamuha encouraged the participants either to Abstain, Be faithful or use a Condom for a safer life
Businge Emmanuel asked the people of Tooro to revive the cultural values citing virginity as a highly treasured cultural practice and to this, he tasked the young boys and girls to practice abstinence
The Resident District Commissioner Kabarole Mr.Bandeeba reiterated the çall for embracing all methods to fight the AIDS scourge
The King of Tooro, Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was appointed a goodwill ambassador to end HIV/AIDS among the youths in Africa.
The appointment of the King meant that he became the voice, face, and ambassador of a youth-led campaign aimed at ending Aids in Africa by 2030. The campaign was initiated by the African Young Positives Network, a regional network for young people living with HIV in Africa.
