Numerous delegates attended the closing ceremony and awards presentation for the 'HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Journalism Award'.

SKĐS - On the evening of December 10th, at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace (Hanoi), the atmosphere became lively before the closing ceremony and awards presentation of the "National Journalism Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control".

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong and Editor-in-Chief of Health and Life Newspaper Tran Tuan Linh, along with delegates and guests, attended the awards ceremony.

From early on, a large number of delegates, guests, and representatives from news agencies were present, creating a solemn and warm atmosphere, ready for the moment to honor outstanding journalistic works in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

This year's event marks a significant milestone in health communication, honoring the enduring contributions of journalists over the past 35 years as they have accompanied Vietnam on its journey to combat the "pandemic of the century".

Launched more than three months ago, the National Journalism Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control has created a strong ripple effect, attracting a large number of journalists from all over the country. The Organizing Committee received more than 1,200 entries – a number that demonstrates the enthusiasm, responsibility, and deep concern of journalists for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

This year's competition not only brings together professional journalists from major media outlets, with meticulously produced works utilizing modern journalistic formats such as megastory, e-magazine, and long-form, but also features the enthusiastic participation of "non-professional reporters".

The authors and groups of authors arrived at the event early.

They are CDC officials in mountainous areas, village health workers, collaborators of local radio stations… These writers use honesty and simplicity, yet bring forth vivid and emotionally rich material. It's the breath of reality, the sweat and tears behind stories steeped in human kindness.

According to the organizers, this year's awards demonstrate a clear shift in media thinking. While 10-20 years ago, messages about HIV/AIDS often carried a cautionary tone, easily causing anxiety, today's media approaches the issue in a more scientific , positive, and humane way. Concepts such as K=K, PrEP, ARV treatment, and health insurance are conveyed vividly and easily understood, significantly contributing to changing community awareness and reducing stigma towards people living with HIV.

Immediately after its launch, the 2025 National Journalism Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control attracted the participation of numerous reporters, journalists, and contributors nationwide.

According to the Organizing Committee, the National Journalism Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control attracted more than 1,200 entries.

The 2025 National Journalism Awards Ceremony on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of journalists, community groups, healthcare workers, and individuals who have contributed to advancing the fight against HIV/AIDS towards the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

The award categories, including written works, photographs, and television/multimedia, along with five "Red Ribbon" awards, were also carefully reviewed by the Organizing Committee regarding the process of announcing, awarding, and honoring authors and individuals.

A large number of students from the Academy of Journalism and Communication attended the awards ceremony.

The National Journalism Award Ceremony on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control officially took place at 8:15 PM on December 10th at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace, broadcast live on VTV9 and the digital platforms of the Health and Life Newspaper.

'The National Press Awards Ceremony on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control' - an event chaired by the Ministry of Health, the Department of Disease Prevention in coordination with the Health and Life Newspaper will officially take place at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace at 8:00 p.m. on December 10, 2025.

The three main award groups include written works, photographic works and television-multimedia works, with a total of 12 awards given: 3 First Prizes, 3 Second Prizes, 3 Third Prizes and 3 Encouragement Prizes.

In addition, 5 "Red Ribbon" awards are also reserved to honor works with strong humanitarian spirit, spreading sharing and determination to push back HIV/AIDS in the community.

The program is broadcast live on VTV9 channel and digital platforms of Health and Life Newspaper.

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