Pia Wurtzbach named #HIV Prevention Ambassador by Aid for AIDS

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach on Friday (February 26) became an official #HIV Prevention Ambassador for Aid for AIDS. She is the 6th Miss Universe to receive the title. 

 

???? Our Founder Jesus Aguais and Dr. Jaime Valencia, Director of Operations hand Pia her certificate as #HIV Prevention Ambassador after the workshop. Pia becomes the 6th Miss Universe to be named with such title by AID FOR AIDS. We have no doubts you will do a great job. @piawurtzbach

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Feb 25, 2016 at 3:38pm PST

Wurtzbach received the honor and responsibility after attending a workshop in the foundation's headquarters in New York. Prior to being named an ambassador, Wurtzbach attended a workshop focusing on global statistics, HIV and its relation with the LGBT community and Gender and Sexuality.

During her visit, Wurtzbach was also given a tour of the group's medicine storage, familiarizing her with the advancements in managing HIV and AIDS. 

 

???? Miss Universe had the opportunity to see what we do in our medicine storage and how we distribute lifesaving medication worldwide. This visit reaffirms the alliance of AID FOR AIDS and the Miss Universe Organization for an HIV-free society.

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Feb 25, 2016 at 3:27pm PST

Wurtzbach thanked Aid for AIDS for giving her more information about HIV/AIDS and once again called for an end to the stigma surrounding the infection/disease. 

I learned so much today and I hope to share my knowledge with you! Let's stop the stigma! @AIDFORAIDSINTL - Pia pic.twitter.com/UDUKH5Xlst

— Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@MissUniverse) February 25, 2016

The beauty queen has been a prominent advocate for the cause since her win in December 2015. During her homecoming visit to the Philippines, she announced that she will be taking a public test for HIV in New York to encourage more people to do the same. — AT, GMA News