I refer to the letter by Albert Cilia-Vincenti (December 5). While thanking him for his kind words may I correct a misconception which seems to be widespread.
The Genitourinary (GU) Clinic is not, and never has been, part of the Health Promotion Department. It is a separate clinical entity within the Department of Dermatology and Venereology in Boffa Hospital.
Having said that, it needs to be emphasised that in the fight against sexually transmitted infections the roles of the Health Promotion Department (HPD) and that of the GU Clinic are complementary.
The primary prevention campaigns of the HPD, as enshrined in its quality service charter, are essential and as vital as the secondary prevention work of the clinic. After all, we do have the same ultimate objective, which is the well-being of our future generations.