New Health Minister Shaun Malcolm to bring World Aids Day Message at Health Expo

By Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

#TurksandCaicos, December 1, 2022 – December 1st is recognized as World AIDS Day where we remember the millions who have passed away from HIV/AIDS and increase awareness surrounding the disease to try and decrease new infections. The ministry of health has already started their week of activities for the internationally recognized day which will be twinned with International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd.

Events will run from December 1-10 and the Health Minister Shaun Malcolm will be speaking at Providenciales’ Health Expo giving the World Aids Day Message.

That starts at 10 AM at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

Then on Saturday December 3 there will be a Sip and Paint and Yellowman and Sons Auditorium in recognition of Intl Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Tuesday December 6th brings another Sip and Paint this time at the Salt Shed in Salt Cay.

Following that will be a the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday December 7 at Sylvia Melhaldo Aged Care in Grand Turk

On Saturday December 10th at 7pm there will be a Sip and Paint at the Atrium in Providenciales and all events are free to attend.

There will also be free HIV testing from December 1-9  throughout the islands