Port Blair, July 7: The Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) organized an Orientation and Capacity Building programme for the youth of ‘Red Ribbon Club’ (RRC) of Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, Port Blair on Prevention and Control of HIV & AIDS on June 27, 2024.More than 20 students attended the orientation programme. The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director, A& N AIDS Control Society with the support of Ms. Mini Singhorai, Principal, Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery School/Nodal Officer (RRC).
Dr. Jahanara Yasmeen, DD (MS&IEC), Shri Kaushik Kumar Halder, AD (IEC) and Shri Santosh Baghel, AD (Documentation) were the resource persons. Students were given information on the objectives of RRC and its roles and responsibilities in prevention and control of STI, HIV & AIDS including its transmission, prevention, and treatment. Additionally, interactive sessions and discussions were conducted to address common misconceptions and myths. The information was given through power point presentation.
The programme aimed at educating youth and encouraging them to learn about safe and healthy lifestyles and also provide access to information on HIV&AIDS besides educating them about voluntary blood donation and safe sexual behaviours.
