HIV awareness must continue despite decline in infections: DC

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Snehal R. flagging off a marathon organised by the Health and Family Welfare Department as part of the district-level youth festival and HIV/AIDS prevention awareness campaign in Dharwad on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Snehal R. has said that the decline in HIV prevalence in Dharwad district is an encouraging sign, but sustained awareness programmes are essential to prevent further transmission and effectively control the infection.

She was speaking after flagging off a marathon organised by the Health and Family Welfare Department as part of the district-level youth festival and HIV/AIDS prevention awareness campaign in Dharwad on Friday.

Ms. Snehal called upon young people, particularly those aged between 15 and 25 years, to equip themselves with accurate information on HIV/AIDS and create awareness among their friends, classmates and family members. She said one-day events and marathons alone would not be sufficient and stressed the need for continued discussions and awareness activities on modes of transmission, preventive measures and treatment.