OSPAD implemented an awareness program of AIDS funded by Global fund/ UNICEF from January to May, 2007. The main strategies of the program include dissemination of information in the form of messages and discussion programs aired over the local FM radios, distribution of IEC materials (Posters,, slogans) and workshops. The program primarily targets groups that perform practices that are the likely to be sources of transmission of HIV/AIDS- traditional birth attendants (TBAs), Circumcision practitioners, dentists and professional nurses  

Activities

1)   6 workshops with a total of 300 of participants were held in held in Mogadishu and Merca

2)   Powerful and field tested messages were broadcasted over 2local FM radios in 3 times a day

3)   8  discussion programs where a panel of experts facilitated and public participated via telephone lines were aired over 2local radios in Mogadishu and Merca

4)  More then1000 of IEC materials (billboards, brochures, posters, slogans) were distributed and/or posted in crowded canters such as markets, major business canters, schools, hospitals and community canters.

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