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Paper Giant tackles AIDS in the workplace

    JOHANNESBURG

    In an effort to tackle HIV/AIDS among its workers, South African pulp and paper giant, Mondi, is encouraging employees to undergo voluntary HIV counselling and testing.

    Over 1,000 employees at Mondi's headquarters in the port city of Durban were urged to know their HIV status by making use of free counselling and testing facilities set up by the company.

    A local newspaper, The Mercury, quoted Mondi CEO John Barton as saying, "Knowing your status means that steps can be taken to ensure the best quality of life possible. We are offering free counselling and testing to all employees and their families. Access to treatment, education programmes and support groups will also be provided."

    This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions

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