All should join hands to make India HIV-free by 2030, says health official
Karnataka health official Girija Thayi has called for a collective effort to make India HIV-free by 2030. She emphasized the importance of public cooperation and awareness during a review meeting of AIDS control centers.
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Public health campaigns are vital for meeting international health targets and reducing the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
Girija Thayi, Joint Director (Infrastructure), Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society, on Friday said everyone should join hands to work towards creating a HIV-free India by 2030.
She was speaking while presiding over a monthly progress review meeting of AIDS control centres in Dakshina Kannada at the office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer.
Dr. Thayi urged the public to cooperate with various departments, the AIDS Prevention Society, and the Health Department to achieve the goal. Raising awareness about AIDS among the general public is the primary duty of the staff, and building a HIV-free India is a collective responsibility, she said.
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