JAMMU, Dec 1: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah while speaking on an event organized by Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) at Convention Centre on World AIDS Day remarked that every person affected by HIV has right to live with dignity and as society we must work together to create an environment of understanding, compassion and support for them.
Project Director, JKACS, Principal GMC Jammu, Director Health Services Jammu, Director Coordination New GMCs, Director Colleges J&K, Principals of different colleges and Nursing institutions of Jammu, members of NGOs, AIDS fighters and large number of students from different institutions of Jammu were also present on the occasion.
Dr. Abid Rasheed said that every year on this day we organize functions to mark World AIDS Day and these gatherings should incorporate some sense of consciousness in our society, especially in young population.
These gatherings have deeper meaning and our young generation need to inculcate in themselves the spirit of being the Agents of Change in the Society”, Dr. Abid Rasheed said.
The Secretary highlighted that there is need to raise awareness regarding HIV/AIDS in our society and we all need to dismantle the stigma associated with HIV positive people.
Dr. Abid Rasheed added that HIV infected person is emotionally as well as societally affected and it is our duty to make their life somewhat better. Support to people living with HIV is very must and support to them at Community level is need of the hour.
The Secretary also commended the students of different Nursing Colleges for highlighting various aspects of HIV through paintings and other art forms.
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