Expressbuzz, Dec 2, 2008
BHAWANIPATNA: Increasing number of detection of HIV Positive cases in Kalahandi has raised concerns in different quarters. According to reports from ‘Voluntary Confidence Counselling and Testing Centre’ 170 postitve cases have been detected so far in the district resulting in 17 deaths.
This despite awareness campaigns and counseling sessions taken up by NGOs as well as Health department staff. The trend is attributed to migration of labour class and changing social values.
The participants were speaking at the district-level function on World AIDS Day organised by district Health Department and Nehru Yuva Kendra.
Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Susil Kumar Rath and Project Director Sarba Shikshya Abhiyan Dr. Nruparaj Sahu spoke.
AIDS awareness rally was taken out by Asha Karmis, ANM Nursing students and general students.
A camp was organised by Watershed Mission in Pokhrighat village and by NGO Antodaya at Junagarh.
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