Today in Port Moresby, Australian rugby league stars — who are in Papua New Guinea for Saturday's match against the local Kumuls team — visited the Horse Camp squatters' settlement and delivered messages on preventing HIV and violence against women. The crowd cheered as Kurt Gidley of the Newcastle Knights read messages in pidgin calling for people to use condoms and reject violence against women and children. Several other noted players and coaches also took part. Nellie Gelam of the local HIV/AIDS community council said local people were more likely to heed prevention messages coming from prominent sports stars. About 2 percent of the nation's people are believed to be HIV-infected; however, health officials are concerned the actual figure could be much higher.

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