Dr Sibauk Bieb

This was stressed earlier yesterday by Dr Sibauk Bieb, Public Health Manager from the National Department of Health.

He said in the fight to eradicate HIV/AIDS, prevention still remains the best option and referred the public back to the most basic method – using condom.

In its efforts to prevent the increase of HIV infections, the Health Ministry has made a stand to promote condoms throughout the country.

While globally, infections among adults have stalled, Dr Sibauk Bieb, Public Health Manager from the National Department of Health, highlights that some regions, including PNG, have seen a rise in the number of new infections.

Speaking on behalf of the Health Minister, Dr Bieb said there was a rise in new infections last year compared to previous years.

He noted an increase of .8 percent on HIV prevalence, which is an increase from .65 percent in the previous year.