Bidho National Association held its seventh congress on 11 November in Asmara.

At the congress, Mr. Daniel Asfaha, chairman of the association, provided a briefing on activities carried out over the past years to establish strong relations with partners and health professionals, with a focus on providing medical care to members, raising their awareness and achieving the association’s main objectives.

Heads of the association’s various units indicated that concerted efforts will be made to organize vocational training programs for members and raise public awareness.

The participants held extensive discussions on the issues raised at the congress and elected an executive committee for a three-year term.

Mr. Mehari Woldu, representing the Ministry of Health, and Mr. Amanuel Mehari, the newly elected chairman of the association, called on members to play their due role in raising public awareness in collaboration with partners.

Bidho National Association, which brings together citizens living with HIV/AIDS, was established in 2002 and currently has over 6,000 registered members.