Asmara: A promotional program aimed at controlling the prevalence of communicable diseases was held for owners of social service provision institutions in Asmara.
According to African Press Organization, the program was organized by the Promotion and Information Unit of the Ministry of Health. It focused on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and cervical cancer, providing detailed briefings on the spread of these diseases both nationally and globally. Health professionals emphasized the importance of seeking immediate treatment when symptoms appear and the correct usage of prescribed medicines.
The program also highlighted ongoing efforts to provide regular vaccinations against cervical cancer, targeting females aged 14, and recommended that women aged 30 undergo regular checkups. Mr. Solomon Girmay, chairman of the Tourism Service Provision Institutions, explained that the program’s objective was to enhance the understanding among owners of social service provision institutions about controlling the prevalence of communicable diseases, enabling them to contribute effectively to the ongoing efforts.