HIV/AIDS signature campaign at Students’ Centre

A signature campaign and an exhibition on HIV/AIDS was organised at the Students’ Centre by the Department of Social Work...

A signature campaign and an exhibition on HIV/AIDS was organised at the Students’ Centre by the Department of Social Work, Panjab University on Friday.

The event was held to culminate the two-day campaign held to mark World AIDS Day.

Keeping in tune with the theme — Lead, Empower and Deliver — the department decided to empower the maximum number of people with a view to reach the masses.

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Basic information about the issue with a special focus on India, were highlighted in the exhibition.

People were also told about clinics in the city where one can get tested for HIV/AIDS.

Professor M K Teja, coordinator of the department, said such events are the need of the hour and everyone should come forward and support the fight against the epidemic. A signature campaign was also held.

Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu and Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devuji

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