HIV awareness must continue despite decline in infections: DC
Dharwad officials are emphasizing the need for continued HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment adherence despite a decline in local infection rates. The campaign focuses on the 95-95-95 strategy to ensure testing, treatment, and viral suppression.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of sustained public health efforts to prevent the resurgence of infectious diseases.
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.
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