Monday 30 December 2013

DAPCU Bhadrak Response-World AIDS Day-2013

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WORLD AIDS DAY-2013

ACTIVITIES :-A host of campaigns and events like Debate competition, Essay writing competition and quiz competition on HIV related topics was organized by DAPCU on 24th November 2013 among the students and volunteers of various colleges, to raise awareness among the masses. It was remarkable feature that the students and staffs like lecturers and professors showed their spontaneity to participate and ready to do the needful for the vulnerable person which is a green signal for the future activity.
MASS RALLY:-
As per the plan a mass rally was flagged off after receiving first signal from District collector & DM Sj. L.N.mishra, from the hospital campus at 9.15 am in the presence of Hon’ble CDMO, ADMO (PH) and many other dignitaries. With the support of stakeholders, TI partner NUHASS & FELLOWSHIP,
Media and positive networks, NGOs, hospital staffs, Non TI NGOs, ASHA Networks, students and staffs of Bhadrak Autonomous college, Charampa college, Bhadrak women’s  college, Royal school of nursing, FSWs, MSMs, general youths of the locality and many others. It seemed as if the whole Bhadrak District was in Motion. The participants distributed awareness kits, leaflets, brochures and other IEC materials to bystanders on the way to Balgopal Temple Campus in the heart of the district. The participants with their slogans made the city silent and thrilled for some time. There was huge public response to the Mass rally (around 500 Participants).

INAUGURATION CEREMONEY:-
The function at historic Balgopal temple campus was attended by Sj.Jugala Kishore pattnaik,hon,ble MLA Bhadrak,Sj.Laxmi Narayan Mishra,hon”ble collector  & DM, Bhadrak, Dr.Harihara das ,CDMO Bhadrak, Dr.Debasish Dey, Nadal Officer(AIDS) Bhadrak,Himansu Sekhar sahu,Sr. manager,CSR,DPCL, Sj. Manas Kumar Mohanty, Chairperson,Bhadrak Muncipality, Radhakanta Samal, Vice President,BJD, S.M.Farooque,Director Fellowship NGO,DPM DAPCU,,MR.Hemanta Kumar Dash.The observation got off to start with lighting the candle by chief guest Jugala Kishore Pattnaik & Guest of honour Sj. L N.Mishra, With a devotional hymns chanted by a lecturer Charampa college, followed by the patriotic song of Odisha “BANDE UTKAL JANANI”. 
WELCOME ADDRESS:-The warm Welcome address was given by CDMO ,Bhadrak to the honorable dignitaries  on the stage and the participants from all corners. He put a glance on the brief scenario on HIV /AIDS in Bhadrak,Odisha & INDIA and the World. He highlighted the concept, despite of being a low prevalent state how odisha has become more vulnerable to HIV/ AIDS according to the recent studies. After that the other dignitaries gave their views regarding the situation of HIV/AIDS.
Unique Programme:-
The presence of Mr. Himansu Sekhar Sahoo,senior Manager (CSR)DPCL was the buzz of the forum. He highly appreciated the efforts of DPM DAPCU in the field of awareness and prevention and control programme. He also sincerely thanks to all staffs of service delivery points. He deeply showed his benevolence to the CLHIVS. He pointed out HIV /AIDS is one among the most dreaded infections that affects men and women of all age groups, occupations and races across the world. He was puzzled over the figure and number of PLHIVs increasing day by day. It is because of his initiatives 52 no. of CLHIVS were benefited   and received the educational, Nutritional kits supplied by DPCL(School bag-1pc, pencil box-1pc,colour sketch-1 box,colour pencil-1 pkt, scale-1pc,pencil-1pc, eraser-1pc,cuter-1pc,tiffin box-1pc,Art copy-1pc,Blanket-1 pc,Horlicks-1kg, Horlicks biscuit-300g-2 pkts, Moong dal-2 kg, Chana-1 kg,moong-1kg, Chhatua-2 kg, Water bottle-1pc). 
Challenges  
As per the Micro plan /Proposal for involving almost 500 participants i.e., College students, HRGs, Member of NGOs, PLHIVs, Lawyers, Officials, etc., to observe the WAD-2013. To met the expenses the amount expected to be short surpassed the allotment of Rs. 25,000.00 from OSACS. 
Hence involvement of the TI, NGOs & Corporate sector named DPCL joint the same observance with their own contribution and made the entire procedure a grant success.





DAPCU Kodagu Response for-World AIDS Day-2013

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WORLD AIDS DAY -2013, KODAGU, KARNATAKA

Date: 02-12-13
Place: Kaveri Kalakshethra (Town Hall), Madikeri
Jaatha  (Procession)Programme:                                                       

  • Jatha programme started from Govt PU College, Madikeri at 9.30am
  • Jatha ingurated by the District Judge M.V. Jadar and Mrs. Shobha Civil Judge  and Dr. V. Parvathy  were Chief Guest .
  • During the Jatha Street play performed by Raga Ranjini Kalatanda, Mandya          
  • Students (RRC Members) of Govt P.U College, ANM Traning Centre and MET Nursing school, Madikeri, Members of ODP, NGO’s participate.
  • Jatha programme concluded at town hall, Madikeri.

Stage Programme:

  • Programme started at 11.00 am
  • The programme chaired by Mrs. Mani Nanjappa – President Distyrict Education and Standing Committee – Jilla Panchayath, Kodagu
  • The programme inaguarated by Mr. Usha Devamma – Vice president, Jilla Panchayath, Kodagu.
  • Mrs. Shrividhya – CEO- Jilla Panchayath, Kodagu was the chief guest of the programme.

During the Programme :

  • Experience shared by the president – Sarvodhaya Network for people living with HIV- AIDS.

Oath programme:

  • Oath taken by all the participants by lighting the candle in the form of Red Ribbon Club. 
  • On behalf of World AIDS Day-13 Radio programme on HIV/AIDS in Local channel has been done.

Media Programme :  by the District Supervisor

  • Radio Programme conducted on HIV/AIDS, Women & HIV & Youth & HIV
  • Live Programme (Phone in) on HIV-AIDS in the Local Channal


Friday 27 December 2013

DAPCU-Ganjam Response -World AIDS 2013

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The grand occasion was commenced with cycle rally started from City hospital at 10 A.M. The Cycle rally was inaugurated by Hon’ble MLA Berhampur Dr. Ramesh Chandra Chyapattnaik. In that rally near about 50 volunteer of ARUNA participate.

Information KIOSK: - One IEC & Exhibition stall was installed at City hospital campus where all IEC material releted to HIV/AIDS were displayed and some leaf let and Book were distributed. 

Cultural Program (Dasakathia/Ghuduki):

3 IEC programme was organized through Cultural Folk  troupe .Rabindra Satpathy and his troupe  has performed at DHH campus, Gatebazar chhak, and Railway Station.
Blood Donation Camp:

There were one Blood donation camp was organized by DAPCU in collaboration with Youth Red Cross held at Chhatrapur Govt. Science College in which 35 units of Blood collected.

Public Meeting:

Hon’ble MLA Berhampur Dr. Ramesh Chandra Chyapattnaik, Dr. Lalit Mohan Rath CDMO Incharge, Dr Prasanna Kara Ex CDMO, Dr. Nirakara Bhata DLO,  Debabrata Mohapatra DPM, DAPCU, Sri Lokanath Mishra, Secretary ARUNA, Mr. Gupta UNICEF  and   Representatives of NGOs were presented in the  public meeting. DPM DAPCU facilitated the meeting session. In the meeting staff of ARUNA, ASHA, AWW, Link worker, Student and faculty of ANM Training Centre, Media person attended the public meeting.

Challenges  faced :- As it was related to AIDS control programme, DAPCU took the whole responsibilities to carried out the activities.  An inadequate fund was the great challenge for DAPCU. 

Thursday 26 December 2013

DAPCU Central Delhi Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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OBSERVANCE OF WORLD AIDS DAY 2013

The World AIDS Day 2013 is observed in Central Delhi District by DAPCU-Central Delhi under the guidance and with collaboration of Delhi SACS and HIV Unit WHO, SEARO.

On the occasion of the World AIDS Day 2013, a Three Days HIV Counseling & Testing Camp was coordinated & facilitated by DAPCU-Central Delhi for the World Health Organization (WHO) staff and their families in the premises of WHO Regional Office for South East Asia (SEARO), Indraprastha Estate, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, New Delh-110002 from 2nd December 2013 to 4th December 2013.


Welcome and Introduction of the activity and Delhi SACS
Dr Rohit Sobti, RSP, SEARO
The work of Delhi SACS
Dr Anil K. Gupta, APD – DSACS  
HIV Testing & Counseling – What, Why and How it can benefit you and your love ones  
Dr B.B. Rewari, WHO India
High Tea & Offer of voluntary HTC services  
HIV unit jointly with Delhi SACS
Free HTC services will be provided (2 to 4 Dec-13
WHO premises

Following Activities were undertaken during the camp:


  • Profile of and efforts made by Delhi SACS in the global fight against HIV-AIDS epidemic were briefed.
  • Benefits of HIV Testing & Counseling were explained.
  • HIV Counseling & Testing were provided to the staff of WHO-SEARO and their Families.
  • IEC material was displayed and distributed in the camp.
  • Condoms were distributed in the camp.

More than hundred visitors of different countries including India were benefited through the activities performed in the camp as follows:

  1. 106 were counseled. (100 Males and 6 Females)
  2. 102 were tested for HIV. (97 Males and 5 Females)
  3. No client was found HIV Positive.
  4. IEC Material was disseminated to 106 visitors.
  5. 1200 condoms were also distributed.

All aforesaid activities was coordinated by DPM, DAPCU-Central under the guidance of Delhi SACS. Overall efforts made by DSACS & DAPCU-Central Delhi were appreciated by the visitors & organizers from WHO-SEARO.



Wednesday 25 December 2013

Ahmednagar DAPCU response to the WAD 2013 theme.

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Ahmednagar DAPCU has celebrated WAD 2013.In this occassion all the district authorities were present. Hon. District judge, SP, DACO, all the hospital staff and youth from Red Ribbon Club were taken the oath on the eve of WAD 2013. The mega Rally has arranged by the DAPCU for giving message of "Getting to Zero" on this occasion.

Buldana DAPCU response on the WAD 2013 Theme.

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Buldana district came in the central part of Maharashtra. DAPCU Buldana has celebrated the WAD in a very innovative way. District administration with all political leaders involved in the WAD Ceremony. On the Occasion of WAD DAPCU has started "AAI" Yojana. Under this scheme special attaintion will be given to the PLHIV ANC. This scheme is appreciated by the District Administration and all political leaders. This is the first scheme launched by the DAPCU which is bared and run by the working staff of MSACS in the district. All the participants and delegates has given the oath on this grant occassion. 


     DPO Shri Pramod Tale and DS Shri. Gajanan Deshmukh has taken the extraordinary efforts for launching this scheme on the eve of WAD 2013.

DAPCU Nanded Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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     Nanded District came under the high prevalence district in the Maharashtra. DAPCU always grab the opportunity for IEC and spread information about HIV/AIDS. On World Aids Day occasion with the help of District Administration Nanded DAPCU has celebrated WAD in a very different and innovative way. DAPCU has its Red Ribbon Club in all colleges of the District. DAPCU has given the message of HIV/AIDS awareness by forming a Big Human Chain (Ribbon) with the help of youths in Red Ribbon Club at shri. Guru Govind Singh Stadium.

      
In this grant ceremony Hon. District Collector Shri. Dhiraj Kumar were present. District Progrm Officer Dr. Surekha Lambe has given a message of "Getting to Zero" on this grant Occasion. With the help of all colleges DAPCU arranged the biggest rally in the district.

Tuesday 24 December 2013

DAPCU Araria Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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Various activities were organized by DAPCU, Araria on 1st December’ 2013 on celebration of “World AIDS Day” (WAD) in Araria district, Bihar, as follows-

ÿ An exhibition and beautification of services unit
on World AIDS Day (1st Dec-13)

On the World AIDS day, organized proper display with beautification of ICTC & STI/ RTI center as per scheduled program.

ICTC, STI/RTI Center
A half an hour verbal orientation was carry out at ICTC & STI/RTI unit regarding program prospective, testing benefits, availability of free drugs and barrier method (condoms), prevention, and issues related to the HIV/AIDS, as well as patients relationship with health care service provider at every steps, by DPM (DAPCU), Araria. 


ÿ  Red Ribbon Tagging on World AIDS Day

Additional Chief Medical Officer cum District AIDS Control Officer, Araria including all district health consultants like- DTO cum I/C ICTC and STI/RTI, DS, DPM (DAPCU), Consultant Epidemiologist, VBD Consultant, DCM (ASHA), DIS and Accountant Assistant tagged Red Ribbon officials and non officials with given focus on HIV/AIDS and distribution of IEC materials, then we reach Mehila College, Araria and tagged Red Ribbon to the Principal, to all professors and students to students.

ÿ  Regarding Rally on World AIDS Day 

On the World AIDS Day the rally was organized participants was students of Mahila Collage Araria Principal, Professors and district level health officers, program inaugurated through show the green flag by Additional Chief Medical Officer cum District AIDS Control Officer, Araria.  On that day rally was started from Mahila Collage and ending point was at the same,  via- Ashram chowk, Shara India House, Nagar Parishad, District Court and Kali Mandir chowk, slogan was “AIDS Ki Zankari Hi Bachab Hai”  “Stop Stigma & Discrimination with people who are living with HIV/AIDS” and regarding right of people who are living with HIV/AIDS, like- “Right for live with family and society as a general people”, “Right for Education”, “Right for avail the government schemes”, “Right for job” and distribution of IEC materials. We all health consultants, and officials were participated in that procession of social mobilization activities on HIV/AIDS. 




ÿ  Seminar on World AIDS Day  
On World AIDS Day (1st Dec.) organized a seminar at Mahila Collage Araria on the Topic of “Stop Stigma & Discrimination with people who are living with HIV/AIDS” under chairmanship of ACMO cum DACO. During the seminar important inputs and technical details were explained by the Medical Officer I/C ICTC and STI/RTI and DPM (DAPCU) covered all issues related to the HIV/AIDS, VIZ- role of youth, regarding awareness of HIV/AIDS and specially focus on stigma and discrimination and right of People who are living with HIV/AIDS is concern and distribute IEC material among all. All participants share all experiences positive side and negative side regarding the topic. 

ÿ  Short quiz on World AIDS Day 

DAPCU have organized a short quiz. Under chairmanship of ACMO cum DACO. Participant was the students of Mahila College Araria, question was based on for awareness and basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS.  

Prize was also distributed among 1st, 2nd & 3rd,  on the basis of  student who got marks in short quiz question among students of  Mahila College Araria. Under chairmanship of ACMO cum DACO. 1st  prize given by ACMO cum DACO, 2nd prize given by Medical Officer I/C ICTC and STI/RTI and 3rd  prize given by Principal of Mahila College Araria.    

 






ÿ About Candle march on 30th Nov. evening.

              DAPCU- Araria participants in candle march on 30th November’ 2013, evening organized by social mobilize NGO, Araria. The massage was sympathy to the people who are living with HIV/AIDS, we are with you and massage for mass, “Know AIDS will be No AIDS”




DAPCU North Delhi Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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Mr. Pankaj Ram Sharma, District ICTC Supervisor took session on awareness of HIV-AIDS in Family Planning Association of India on 2nd December 2013. Around 70 participants were there in the Hall, many of them were Doctors, Nurses & ANMs and other staff. Many queries came from the participants during the session; Mr. Pankaj Ram Sharma gave reply to them. Ms. Archana, DPM, Mr. Hitesh Kumar, M & E Assistant & Mr. Mukesh Vats, Program Assistant, DAPCU North also participated. 


Mr. Pankaj Sharma, District ICTC Supervisor, took session on awareness of HIV-AIDS of FEMC-Pratibha JV workers / staff who are engaged in construction of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Project (CC-23) at Delhi Metro Rail Co-orporation, Mundka on 2nd December 2013. Around 100 participants were there to hear the awareness session on HIV-AIDS. Many queries came from the participants during the session; Mr. Pankaj Ram Sharma cleared their queries. Condom Demonstration, information regarding STI/ RTI & TB was extended to the participants during the session by Mr. Pankaj Ram Sharma. Ms. Archana, DPM, Mr. Hitesh Kumar, M & E Assistant & Mr. Mukesh Vats, Program Assistant, DAPCU North also participated.  

Wednesday 18 December 2013

DAPCU Imphal West Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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How did you observe this day at the district level? What was unique about your programme?

District AIDS Prevention & Control Committee, (DAPCC), Imphal West district observed the World AIDS Day, 2013 under theme “Getting to Zero” at the Medical Directorate Hall, RD Wing, Lamphel on 1st December, 2013. The function was grace by Shri K. Radhakumar Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West District, Smt. Dr. S. Bimolakumari Devi, Chief Medical Officer, Imphal West, Shri A. Arjun Singh, Gen. Secy., SASO (TI NGO) and Randhoni Lairikyengbam, Senior Programme Manager, SAATHI as Chief Quest, President and Guests of Honour respectively.

The function mainly focuses on the youth i.e. nursing students of Manipur Nursing Council. Around 150 nursing students were participated in the function. The function was started by a rally including all the invitees by displaying the various play cards conveying the massages regarding HIV/AIDS. After the conclusion of rally, Dr. S. Gopal Singh, District AIDS Control Officer, Imphal welcome all the participants and gives the key note address to start the function. He also highlighted the current district scenario regarding HIV/AIDS and epidemiological data. During the function, the Guests of honour delivered some useful massages and information to the young nursing students. They clearly highlight the importance and necessity of capacitating the youths about HIV/AIDS. The function concluded by vote thanks from District ICTC Supervisor, Imphal West.

The unique thing about the function in our district is the sensitization of the youths especially females. The function conducted with around 200 participants out of whom 150 participants are all females’ i.e. nursing students. The reason being focusing on nursing students is the when they passed out, they are going to work in each and every corner of the State in health related activities. When they are well aware and well sensitized about the diseases, they are going to help in achieving the theme “Getting to Zero” directly or indirectly. At the end, the students were very well sensitized regarding the scenario of HIV/AIDS in the Country, in the State and in the District.

What are few challenges faced by you and how did you overcome it? 

The main challenge faced while organizing the function is that of man power. The function was solely organized by the DAPCU staff only (i.e. 6 persons). And the time for organizing the function was also limited. Some of the staffs worked for about 8 to 9 hours continuously for three days for organizing the function.


At the end after all the hard work, the function was organized with a success.

DACO, DC, CMO & other invitees lining up for rally
DACO, DC, CMO & other invitees starting rally







CMO, Imphal West delivering Presidential Speech
Displaying various posters in the function while 
Sr. Prg. Manager SAATHI delivering speech



DAPCU Udupi Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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World AIDS Day programme 2013 was commemorated at Bhandarkar’s Arts and Science College Kundapura on December 3 at R.N.Shetty Hall. All the Degree and Pre University college students and lecturers, Health department representatives were present the programme as audience.



Welcome speech by District H&FW Officer Udupi

District Health and Family welfare Officer Dr.Ramachandra Bairy has welcomed all the Guest and Gatherings.

Dr.Ashok H District AIDS Control and Prevention officer said that Sustained efforts had brought down the number of persons living with HIV/AIDs . Though Udupi ditrict had moved to the yellow list, the Health and Family Welfare Department wanted to bring down the number of HIV/AIDS cases.

Further he said that it is the youth in the age group of 15-24 who are increasingly becoming prone to the disease due to lack of knowledge on safe sex.He said to achieve the theme of the year “Getting to Zero”,it is essential to target the youth and to sensitize them over the implications of it.He said 35 million people across the world are infected with the virus. There are nearly 2.5million new infected people,out of nearly 40 percent are in the age group of 15-24.Further he said that 35 Red Ribbon Clubs are newly constituted in the pre university colleges and 19 Red ribbon clubs are already in The Degree Colleges. Youths are sensitized at their institutional level by the health professionals. Further he also informed about the LW scheme which is working at the District.

"World AIDS Day"Inaguration by Udupi ZP President Upendra Nayak


Oath Taking Ceremony by students through candle lightening


Inaugural Speech by ZP President Upendra Nayak



Honor to Link workers

Comprehensive District Hiv Prevention Programmes(Link workers Schemes) Incentive based Link workers are Honoured for their immense work at Rural areas and  identifying highest new HRG cases at the district.

1.Rajeshwari Shetty, 2.Ashok, 3.Geetha, 4.Meenakshi, 5.Latha Manipura
MruPENDRA Nayak , said that  all efforts would be made to bring  down the Stigma and Discrimination among the Hiv positives.They should be treated respectfully in the society. Udupi dist. Under green list from the yellow for HIV/AIDS cases. He was speaking after inaugurating a function to mark world AIDS Day, organized by the Karnataka State AIDS prevention Society. Department of health and Family welfare dist. Administration Zilla panchayath and other organization at the government Pre-University collage. Mr. Nayak said a lot of factor were responsible for Udupi District being in the red list. Most persons living with HIV/AIDS in the district were migrants . There was more testing for HIV/AIDS in Udupi dist. When compared to other dist.However due to the intensive efforts of the Health and Family Welfare and other departments,the dist.had now entered the Yellow list,which was a positive sign. It was necessary to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS especially among the youth .Any campaign would become successful only if students got involved in it. Students of pre-university and other collages should extend their cooperation to this campaign on HIV/AIDS Mr. Nayak Said.

Prize Distribution:

Slogan writing and Quiz competitions were conducted on the eve of the programme for the college students and the Prize was distributed to the Prize winners by AC and Standing committee President.

A chief guest of the Programme Mr.Yogishwar assistant commissioner,kundapura had said that all the services should be easily accessible for the HIV positives and further he promised that all the efforts would be done to reach the needy by the department.

Unicef Provided IEC STALLS were displayed at the College Premises by the Link workers and students.


Vote of Thanks by Satyanaraya NSS Officer




Tuesday 17 December 2013

DAPCU North Tripura Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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DAPCU North Tripura Celebrated WORLD AIDS DAY-2013 on 1st December,(Sunday) at Kailashahar Town Hall,with the help & Co-ordination from, Information & Cultural Affairs & Kailashahar Press Club.There was Well arrangemenet & facilitation from every nook & Corner.

Observation of the Day: The day was observed with felicitation of Special Guest on the dias & Inaugural song. Then,Special lectures was delivered by the Various Officials from various Departments.They focussed on the prevalance of HIV/AIDS at the district,state,Country & World,activities by the DAPCU & SACS.Thus,lectures was delivered by the Officials on the dias.

Secondly,Scientific & Technical sesions was delivered by the Medical Officers .They highlighted how HIV replicates,spreads,prevents ,Sign,Symbol &  Pre-caution of the disease.Then they also highligheted various measures of the treatment.

Then there was a Quiz Competition arranged by DAPCU on basics of HIV, through which awareness can be generated. Quiz participant was awarded with a Small Gift.

Then there was ART Competition at Sishu Vidya Bhavan, Gouranagar, Near by DAPCU Office Arranged by DAPCU on 30th November on the eve of “WORLD AIDS DAY”. 40 Students participated in the ART Competition. The ART Competition was arranged by DAPCU & Certificates were given to participants. Every participant was awarded with a Certificate and 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winner in ART Competition was also given prizes.

At last there was a Drama on HIV/AIDS performed by a drama group.The drama theme was on spreading & threating scenario of HIV/AIDS.

Uniqueness in the Programme:  There was a Scientific Session in the Programme, through which HIV replication, prevention of HIV/AIDS & general messages was given to the participants.

There was also a Quiz Completion, through which General Messages on HIV/AIDS like, Full form of HIV & AIDS, High Risk & low risk factors, Full form of NACO & its Symbol, STI & location of the facility centres was conveyed to the masses.

Everyone was encouraged in the programme, as they were given Certificates.They were called  in front of microphone so that masses can be encouraged in the programme & awareness can be generated.

Besides, that there was an ART Competition arranged by DAPCU on the eve of WORLD AIDS DAY, so that they can be encouraged.  So, that was the strategy adopted by DAPCU & all Govt, Non-Govt, various associations was invited in the programme.

At last Drama Presented by a Drama group was excellent as it was on Spreading of HIV/AIDS & prevention.

Particiapnts was awarded with Certificates duly signed by the authorities, so that masses can be encourage to participate in such programmes.

There was almost 300 to 350 Participants in the Programme.


Challenges & Overcoming the Challenges: Did not face any challenges as the programme was arranged with the collaboration of CMO Cum DACO, Information & Cultural Affairs Department, Kailashahar Press Club, other line Departments including health functionaries.The Programme was organized successfully & the Programme was covered by Media.

        Group Picture during World Aids Day

Picture during Quiz Competition

ART Competition on the Eve of World AIDS Day

Drama on HIV/AIDS

DAPCU Khammam Response to the Theme: World AIDS Day-2013

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  • How did you observe this day at the district level? What was unique about your programme?


DAPCU Khammam, Andhra Pradesh – We have decentralized the programme to the Cluster Level, we are having 17 clusters in the district. Selected one PHC –Tallada which is divising the two National Highways. All areas Mass Rallies and Seminars were conducted by involving the Police, Revenue, NSS, NCC, students, lecturers and invited all the line department staff in all clusters and also involved the Print and Electronic Media. Coverage given in all the Leading News Papers.

  • What are few challenges faced by you and how did you overcome it? 


This time WAD 2013 observed on SUN DAY.  From 22nd November we have circulated the letters to all the line departments, personally met the heads of the Institutions and NSS, NCC, College Principals for voluntary participation and mobilizing the students in this Massive Rally.

Sri Srinivas, Sri Narish IAS, District Collector, Khammam has participated and flag off the Rally at Sathupally Cluster, Khammam District. Sri Babu Rao, Additional Joint Collector, Khammam has flag-off the Rally at District Head Quarter, Khammam.

By involving the SPHOs, PHC Medical Officers, ANMs under NRHM frame work, we have achieved the grand success of the WORLD AIDS DAY 2013. Kalajatha Teams were also participated in this programme.


All were given the messages on Getting to Zero: Zero New HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination, and Zero AIDS related Deaths”

Friday 13 December 2013

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)-Distance Learning Programs

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Greetings from Public Health Foundation of India !

The  announces its ‘call for applications’ for the following distance learning programs for the session 2014-15, offered through the Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs).

Following 13 Distance Learning Programs are currently being offered by PHFI:-

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Reproductive and Child Health Programs
5. Certificate/Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health and Hospital Management for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals
6. Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Services Management
7. Certificate Programme in Research Methodology
8. Certificate Course in STI & HIV/AIDS
9. Certificate Course in Managerial Effectiveness for Healthcare
10. Short Term Course on Tobacco Control
11. Certificate Programme in Health, Safety and Environment Management
12. Certificate Course on Monitoring & Evaluation of Health Programs
13. Certificate Course in Managing Human Resources for Health in India

The program brochures and application forms are available on PHFI website:-Visit PHFI

The last date of receiving applications is 20th December, 2013. We request you to circulate this announcement among interested / prospective participants.


For further enquiries or nominations, please contact the undersigned.



Anjali Sharma
Program Officer - Academic Programs
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
ISID Campus, 4 Institutional Area, Near the Grand Hotel,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
Tel: +91-11-49566000, +91-9899041162 Fax: +91-11-49566063, Email: acad@phfi.org

Alternate contacts:
1. Ms. Anjali Chaturvedi, Programme Officer, IIPH-Delhi, Ph: 0124-4722900, anjali.chaturvedi@iiphd.org
2. Dr. Rajesh Nair, Faculty, IIPH-Delhi, Ph: 0124-4722900, rnair@iiphd.org

Monday 25 November 2013

DAPCU Amravati Response to the Theme: Care and Support Services for PLHIVs in the Absence of CCCs

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Has DAPCU faced any problems after closing CCC in the District? 

  • DAPCU Amravati has CCC since beginning.
  • CCC Amravati doing excellent Job and the almost all the clients with the funding and monitoring agency are very happy so the after closing CCC the major problem are found in the gap of eligible on ART.
  • The client came after pre art he/she should stay there for OI management and the palliated treatment and in this period the CD4 done and client put on ART.

What measures have been taken by DAPCU to replace the services given by CCC?

  • DAPCU doing advocacy with the District Civil Surgeon and Dean of Private medical collage to please give the services of IPD those are in OI Management or Bed ridden clients.
  • Also discuss with CSC to if the clients are suffer from some IPD problem communicate to DAPCU and DACO. 

How did DAPCUs integrate the In Patient & Out Patient services in the existing Govt. Health    facilities?

  • All OPD clients are first entered in to the ART center we have the DSRC (STI/RTI) in the same floor of the ART so the maximum OI and Skin problem are solve in the one place. In other OPD clients they are refer to the general OPD in civil hospital and in medical college.
  • In IPD client the case paper and IPD registration form are available with ART center the SMO or MO can direct admit the client.

What are the good practices or approaches adopted to provide medical care to PLHIV within the district?

  • The DAPCU Amravati are doing advocacy with all the Govt. health facilities and private medical collage for give services to the PLHIV.
  • The DAPCU Amravati are giving facility to all the PLHIV who needs the facilities like FNAC which are not available in the Govt. facilities are free in the private medical college.
  • The DAPCU Amravati is also give facility to CLHIV in special day with the pediatrics availability in medical college in every Thursday.
  • The DAPCU Amravati also gives facility of Pepsmere testing in woman hospital for PLHIV women and HRG without any charge.