A South Sudanese Youth activist is calling  for the creation of  Peer to Peer  HIV support groups in South Sudan, on World Aids Day.

Peer to Peer  support has already gained ground in Maridi, where HIV health workers are reporting a spike in HIV prevalence rates.

Peter Garang Ngor, the peer, the coordinator Students peer project in Maridi, said he was "shocked about the several misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS,  as i speak there are some youths who are saying , that there is nothing like HIV aids, this is just a trick..."

Garang turned up for a discussion on Miraya Breakfast show with Sebit William, on why Peer to Peer support matters as a strategy to prevent farther spread of HIV.  

A South Sudanese Youth activist is calling  for the creation of  Peer to Peer  HIV support groups in South Sudan, on World Aids Day.

Peer to Peer  support has already gained ground in Maridi, where HIV health workers are reporting a spike in HIV prevalence rates.

Peter Garang Ngor, the peer, the coordinator Students peer project in Maridi, said he was "shocked about the several misconceptions surrounding HIV and AIDS,  as i speak there are some youths who are saying , that there is nothing like HIV aids, this is just a trick..."

Garang turned up for a discussion on Miraya Breakfast show with Sebit William, on why Peer to Peer support matters as a strategy to prevent farther spread of HIV.  

7 December 2016

Traditional chiefs and religious leaders are spearheading a reconciliation and trust building initiative aimed at encouraging displaced persons to return to their homes in Wau. 

Thousands of people fled their homes after renewed fighting between the SPLA and armed elements in June.

“We are trying to create dialogue among the communities,” says Wau town Mayor Mel Aleu, adding that the fighting resulted in the loss of trust among the people.

28,851 civilians are sheltering at a UN-protected area in Wau, while an estimated 11,000 others are camped at the Catholic Church compound, the Red Cross and other areas.

Mayor Mel Aleu spoke with Radio Miraya’s Sani Martin in this interview.