This year's awards ceremony is not only an event honoring the profession, but also a tribute to those who use their pens, cameras, voices, and hearts to extend faith and hope to the HIV-infected community.
At the ceremony, the Deputy Minister of Health , Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, stated: This year, the Ministry of Health has chosen the theme for the National Action Month for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control as: "Unity is Strength - Working Together to End the AIDS Epidemic." This is not just a communication slogan, but also a profound reminder of the core values that have contributed to all of Vietnam's achievements over the past 35 years: the strength of solidarity, the spirit of commitment, shared responsibility, and close cooperation among individuals, communities, and society as a whole. After 35 years of responding to HIV/AIDS, Vietnam has achieved remarkable successes. The HIV testing, prevention, and treatment programs have been implemented comprehensively and effectively. By 2024, Vietnam's achievement of the 95-95-95 target was 87.3 - 78.9 - 96 (meaning 87.3% of people infected knew their HIV status; 78.9% of people who knew their HIV status received ARV treatment; and 96% of people receiving ARV treatment had a viral load below the suppression threshold).
The Deputy Minister of Health stated that, in addition to the medical staff directly involved in the professional care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients, the health sector also benefits from the support of journalists and reporters on the ideological front, helping to change societal perceptions of HIV/AIDS.
"From thousands of entries, the awards presented today may not be enough to tell all the stories and selfless contributions of those involved. But we hope that journalists will continue to maintain their passionate enthusiasm, delve deeper into new target groups, and utilize modern, multi-platform journalistic technology to reach young people. Journalists should continue to write about stories, destinies, and lives to inspire compassion and completely eliminate stigma and discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS," Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Lien Huong expressed.
This year, the National Journalism Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control was awarded to works in three categories: written works, photographic works, and television works, with a total of 12 awards, including one First Prize, one Second Prize, one Third Prize, and one Consolation Prize in each category.
The Organizing Committee awarded first prize to three outstanding written works, including: “The doctor and the 'unusual initiative' that saved HIV-infected children from the clutches of death” by author Dinh Thi Hang (Vietnam News Agency - VNA); the photo report “A drop of blood of compassion and the journey to ‘block’ the risk of HIV infection” by the group of authors Le Gia Thang, Nguyen Quang Hai, Le Thanh Hang (National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion); and “Those who keep the flame of hope - the journey of HIV/AIDS prevention and control at Bach Mai Institute of Tropical Medicine” by authors Tran Thi Thu Hien, Vi Van Binh (Health and Life Newspaper).
At this year's competition, the Vietnam News Agency had 3 winning entries. The first prize was awarded to the work "The Doctor and the 'Unusual Initiative' to Save HIV-Infected Children from the Clutches of Death" by author Dinh Thi Hang; the third prize went to the work "35 Years of Fighting HIV/AIDS - New Solutions, New Journey, New Hope" by the group of authors Nguyen Thi Doan Duyen, Nguyen Thi Kieu Trang, Dinh Nghia Thuong, Ta Tien Thanh, Chu Ngoc Thu An (Digital Content and Communication Center); and the consolation prize went to the work "Working Together to End the HIV/AIDS Epidemic" by author Cao Thi Thuy Giang (VietnamPlus Online Newspaper).
On this occasion, the Health and Life Newspaper also awarded 5 "Red Ribbon" prizes - a symbol of HIV/AIDS prevention and control - to other outstanding authors and works selected by the Jury.
Launched three months ago, the National Journalism Award on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control has received an impressive number of entries from over 1,200 media outlets and grassroots health communication systems. Many submissions came directly from grassroots health workers and peer educators – "witnesses on the front lines" – authentically reflecting their perseverance and silent sacrifices in supporting people living with HIV.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/ttxvn-doat-giai-nhat-giai-bao-chi-toan-quoc-ve-phong-chong-hivaids-20251210221237042.htm
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