National AIDS Programme Secretariat-NAPS

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You never know who might need to hear it today. ❤️

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement Dr. Tariq Jagnarine 🎊🥳💯🙌

The U.S. Embassy is proud to congratulate Dr. Tariq Jagnarine, Program Director of Guyana's National AIDS Program Secretariat, on the successful completion of his Hubert Humphrey Fellowship in Public Health Policy and Management at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Over 10 months, Dr. Jagnarine engaged with leading U.S. public health experts, completed professional affiliations with the Fulton County Board of Health, DeKalb County Public Health, Mosaic Health Center, and The Task Force for Global Health, and participated in academic forums on HIV systems strengthening, implementation science, and health governance.

He returns home equipped with new skills, a global network, and a renewed commitment to advancing evidence-based policies to expand Guyana’s public health system.

The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program is a testament to the enduring strength of the U.S.–Guyana partnership - investing in people who invest in their communities. 🇺🇸🇬🇾

Welcome to the Department of State Alumni Network, Dr. Jagnarine! We look forward to the impact ahead.

✨ Self-care check-in:
💧 Have you had water today?
🍎 Eaten something nourishing?
😴 Gotten enough rest?
💛 Been kind to yourself?

If not, this is your sign to start. 🌸

Understanding Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to long-term health complications if left untreated. It can be transmitted through contact with infected blood and bodily fluids, but it is also preventable through vaccination, safer s*x practices, and regular testing.

Knowing the signs, symptoms, and ways to protect yourself is an important step toward better health. Early detection and access to care can help prevent severe liver damage and improve overall well-being.

Protect yourself. Get informed. Get tested. Get vaccinated.

Kindly be sociable and share!

Over the past month, the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) conducted a two-week HIV/STI Counselling and Testing Training in Region Two (Suddie) for healthcare workers. The training proved to be highly impactful, equipping participants with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to provide quality HIV/STI counselling and testing services.

Throughout the training, participants gained hands-on experience in counselling techniques, testing procedures, confidentiality, ethics, and client-centered care, strengthening their capacity to deliver these essential services within their communities.

NAPS remains committed to building the capacity of healthcare workers across Guyana and expanding access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services as part of the national effort to eliminate HIV as a public health threat.

Misinformation spreads fast—but facts matter. One of the statements in this post is a myth. Can you guess which one it is?🤔

✨ HIV does not define who you are. Your strength, resilience, and dreams are greater than any diagnosis. Every day is an opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive.❤️

🧠 Test your knowledge! Drop your answer in the comment section below.👇