Today Friday 27thJune 2014 Scotiabank TCI, through its Bright Future Program, will host the 7th annual HIV Regional Testing Day across the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Residents can visit any one of the testing sites where trained personnel from the Ministry of Health and Human Services will conduct free and confidential screenings and provide counselling on taking precaution to stop the spread of HIV.
Cecil Arnold, Country Head, Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd told RTC News yesterday that “Scotiabank is proud to contribute to the health of our communities by partnering with the CBMP and opening up their branches to host clinics for HIV Regional Testing Day.
Scotiabank’s support of this program is part of the Bank’s Global HIV Strategy launched in 2011, which works to fight the stigma and discrimination of this life-threatening disease by promoting awareness and education.
Dr. Allyson Leacock, Executive Director, Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership said. “I congratulate Scotiabank for their committed involvement in this important HIV prevention initiative now in its 6th year,”
Ms. Leacock added “Our unique collaboration creates a powerful response to fighting the spread of HIV and raising awareness on the importance of preventing the disease in our region. We would also like to thank the ministries and departments of health who provide valuable support to facilitate testing and counseling.”
Clinics will be held at all Scotia Centre Branches today, between 9am & 4pm. We urge everyone to out and get tested.
