MANOJ PARIDA, IAS, ADVISER TO
THE ADMINISTRATOR LAUNCHED “AIDS FREE WORLD”
Vinay Kumar
Chandigarh
The National
Conference with the goal of “AIDS Free World”, was launched today by the Sh.
Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator in the presence of Principal
Secretary Health, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS and Joint Secretary Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare Govt. of India New Delhi. The Conference AIDSCON-8
is being organized by Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society in the IMA Complex
Sector 35, Chandigarh for two days, 15th & 16th February 2019. The
Conference was attended by a huge gathering of more than 400 participants. Representatives
from Global Partners, WHO, UNAIDS, FHI 360, PHFI, HIV/AIDS Alliance and Senior
Officers from NACO were also present. Medical Fraternity from PGIMER, GMCH-32
and Health & Family Welfare Department along with the Community of People
living with HIV/AIDS were also present. In his address, the Chief Guest,
Sh. Parida complimented Chandigarh SACS on regularly organizing this meaningful
event. He further added that it not only serves to educate the participants but
also encourages exchange of ideas and networking. Sh. Parida advised that
strict confidentiality should be ensured when dealing with HIV positive
people. Joint Secretary Health, GOI also complimented the innovations and
work of Chandigarh SACS and announced that it was “A Jewel in the Crown” of
NACO. Sessions on Blood Safety, an important clinical CME and discussions on
effective modes of creating awareness amongst the public not only about
prevention but also about regular treatment were deliberated upon. The
deliberations being held during the Conference will go a long way in ending
HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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