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Project Description
AIDS/HIV has become one of the most serious problems threatening the third world, and Namakkal is one of the highest AIDS affected areas in all of India. The AIDS/HIV Prevention Program, conducted under chairmanship of the District Collector, combats the spread of the disease and assists those effected by it. In 2000, the program focused on educating adolescent youth for AIDS/HIV prevention and good health. Also, CST distributed 6000 condoms supplied by the District Family Welfare Bureau and issued 400 informational booklets to the public. The education and campaigning efforts are carried out through the Self-Help Groups established in the areas (see Mahalir Thittam). In addition, the program provides counseling to persons infected with AIDS/HIV and their relatives. This year, CST will focus on combating AIDS/HIV among the truck drivers population - especially the women - in assistance with the Lorry Owners Association.For 2001, the following activities were conducted and achieved with the AIDS/HIV Prevention Program:
Activities
Results
# of booths covered
11
# of condoms distributed
6000
# of LOA meetings
4
# of pamphlet booklets issued
400
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance." --Confucius