Over 40 truck drivers, on Thursday concluded a two-day sensitisation workshop on HIV/Aids and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), organised by the World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Gambia Association, at the Tango Conference  Hall in Bakau. 

During the two-day event, participants also underwent voluntary testing to know their HIV/AIDS status. 
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Shioko Momose, WFP Officer in Charge, emphasised the importance to sensitise people to be aware of the virus and the stigma surrounding the disease, especially for drivers who travel long distances. Ms Momose urged the participants to share the information gained from the workshop with their colleagues, friends and families. 

Joseph Demba, NSGA/WFP Health Education Project Manager, said the aim of the programme was to enable participants to interact and discuss about the preventive measures on HIV/AIDS and STIs, as well as promote attitudinal change. 
According to him, the information gained from the workshop will go a long way towards reducing the risk of infection in society. 

Sheriff Dibba, one of the participants, who gave the vote of thanks, described the session as educative and then urged the organisers’ to conduct similar training for their colleagues at all garages across the country.