On the occasion of World AIDS day, Department of Zoology, Leh Campus, University of Ladakh organized a One-day awareness programme on HIV and AIDS in the conference hall of the campus, under the convenership of Dr. Mohd Hussain (Coordinator, Department of Zoology). Dr. Nawaz Ali Consultant Urologist, SNM Hospital Leh was the lead speaker and guest of honour at this occasion. The session was inaugurated at 02:30 pm by Prof S.K. Mehta, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of University of Ladakh who also felicitated the guest with traditional Khataq. In his keynote address Hon’ble vice chancellor Prof. S.K. Mehta Stressed the need of organizing such awareness programme and also acknowledged the efforts of Department of Zoology for organizing such programmes. He also thanked Dr. Nawaz Ali for sparing time for the event. Addressing the gathering Dr. Nawaz Ali, deliberated upon the historical evolution of our understanding about HIV and AIDS. He also focused on the importance of awareness among the people about AIDS and the Myths related to it. Dr. Nawaz Ali talked about the taboo associated to this disease and the need of social acceptance of the infected person as AIDS is not spread through touching, eating and sitting together etc.
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