MP advises students to abstain
Dec 05, 2004
Bugangaizi member of Parliament, Kibaale district Dr. Kasirivu Atwooki has started encouraging students and primary schools pupils to stay safe in school and say ‘no’ to sex.
By William Rwebembera
Bugangaizi member of Parliament, Kibaale district Dr. Kasirivu Atwooki has started encouraging students and primary schools pupils to stay safe in school and say ‘no’ to sex.
Kasirivu was having seminars and classroom lessons with pupils in primary six and seven and secondary school students.
He encouraged them to read the Young Talk and Straight Talk adolescent reproductive health magazines.
Kasirivu urged parents and teachers to be open to their children and tell them the risks involved in having unprotected sex.
Kasirivu said the number of school dropouts had increased due to lack of information and laxity on the side of teachers and parents.
“Parents are fearing to tell their children what to do about their sex life. Some schools do not encourage students to participate in either Straight Talk or Young Talk activities.
“If your child is of age, it is important to tell him or her to use a condom, how to use it other than shying away. The result is that they die of AIDS or gets pregnant and you regret afterwards,†he said at the recent tour of his constituency.
Meanwhile, Ebenezer Bifubyeka in Mbarara reports that the commissioner in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Y.K. Nsubuga, has urged students to abstain from sex until they complete their studies.
He advised students to take abstinence as their motto in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“Abstain from sex until you complete your education, find a responsible partner, take an HIV test, get married and be faithful to your partner - forever,†Nsubuga told the students
Nsubuga who is also the sector coordinator for HIV/AIDS was recently opening an HIV/AIDS sensitisation seminar for secondary school students from Ankole region at Ntare School, Mbarara.
“Abstinence is the only sure way to deny a virus a chance to disrupt your future dreams.
“Student leaders should be exemplary in abstinence and preach abstinence to their colleagues. There is time for everything. Be patient until the right time,†Nsubunga said.
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Bugangaizi member of Parliament, Kibaale district Dr. Kasirivu Atwooki has started encouraging students and primary schools pupils to stay safe in school and say ‘no’ to sex.
Kasirivu was having seminars and classroom lessons with pupils in primary six and seven and secondary school students.
He encouraged them to read the Young Talk and Straight Talk adolescent reproductive health magazines.
Kasirivu urged parents and teachers to be open to their children and tell them the risks involved in having unprotected sex.
Kasirivu said the number of school dropouts had increased due to lack of information and laxity on the side of teachers and parents.
“Parents are fearing to tell their children what to do about their sex life. Some schools do not encourage students to participate in either Straight Talk or Young Talk activities.
“If your child is of age, it is important to tell him or her to use a condom, how to use it other than shying away. The result is that they die of AIDS or gets pregnant and you regret afterwards,†he said at the recent tour of his constituency.
Meanwhile, Ebenezer Bifubyeka in Mbarara reports that the commissioner in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Y.K. Nsubuga, has urged students to abstain from sex until they complete their studies.
He advised students to take abstinence as their motto in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“Abstain from sex until you complete your education, find a responsible partner, take an HIV test, get married and be faithful to your partner - forever,†Nsubuga told the students
Nsubuga who is also the sector coordinator for HIV/AIDS was recently opening an HIV/AIDS sensitisation seminar for secondary school students from Ankole region at Ntare School, Mbarara.
“Abstinence is the only sure way to deny a virus a chance to disrupt your future dreams.
“Student leaders should be exemplary in abstinence and preach abstinence to their colleagues. There is time for everything. Be patient until the right time,†Nsubunga said.
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