AIDS control

AIDS control

There have been a lot of efforts by the J & K administration to spread awareness among the people to combat AIDS.

Recently, the Advisor to LG said that World AIDS Day is a global platform to unite in solidarity and reflect on the progress made in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

The Additional Director further said that the JKACS has amplified the facilities for the affected persons and recently MoU was signed with GMC Jammu and SKIMS Soura for testing, faster reporting and better treatment of the affected persons.

During the event, Deputy Director, JKACS Dr. Tabassum Ganai presented welcome address highlighting the main motive of organising this programme while as Dr. Monica Dulloo rendered vote of thanks

He also felicitated winners of different competitions associated with celebrations of World AIDS day.

He  flagged the E-auto rally for creating awareness about AIDS and also released balloons in air to mark the occasion. He also visited various awareness booths installed by different wings of the Health Department on creating awareness regarding HIV/AIDS, Free HIV Testing, TB Awareness, Ayush Medicines, among others.

During the programme, students of different institutions as well as members of Red Ribbon Clubs presented colourful cultural performances.

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