The SOS Children’s Village, Rourkela under family strengthening programme observed the World AIDS Day on Tuesday.
Mothers attended the event from Dhamra and Bagbudi-A. Chief Counseller from ICTC Center, Rourkela Pusparani Mishra and village director, SOS Children’s Village, Rourkela, Tapan Kumar Suna were the guests.
Suna explained as to why the World AIDS Day is observed on December 1. FSP Incharge SK Ojha said to be alert is the best way to prevent HIV/AIDS infection. Pusparani Mishra said every person can get information about AIDS and counselling from ICTC centre which is totally free of cost.
Those who are HIV/AIDS positive patients, they can get treatment at ART Centre, Rourkela Government Hospital. They can take medicine totally free of cost and take the medicine whole life. They can get pension Rs 500 from the Government Hospital, she told.
A quiz session regarding HIV/AIDS was organised for caregivers. Candles were lighted for those who died due to HIV/AIDS.