Response of Adilabad District, AP on World AIDS Day 2013

World AIDS Day  2013 - Observation Adilabad District, AP

        Under the Leadership of Sri.Babu,IAS, District Collector, Adilabad, DAPCU Adilabad has organized World AIDS Day on 1st December 2013. 

On this day, we have observed 3 programmes: 

1. Community Breakfast with 30 Orphan CLHAs, District Officials and Print & Electronic Media people (includes Care takers of CLHAs)

          On this day, we have organized a "Community Breakfast” with HIV infected/affected orphan children, 30 District Officials and 45 Print & Electronic Media people at Collector's Camp office. Sri. Chandraiah, High Court Judge, Andhra Pradesh, has attended as a Chief Guest to the programme. 

          In the program, District Collector & High Court Judge had interacted with the CLHAs and their care takers. During their interaction they came to know many of their issues like Education, employment, housing, health etc. Immediately, the District Collector has instructed the concern Department heads to look into their problems. Sri Chandraiah, High Court Judge, has spoken many affectionate words towards the children and encouraged them to study well.

30 District Officials have sponsoring to CLHA/CAA including District Collector, Sri. Babu.A., IAS since from 15th August 2013. After that, all the District Officials had breakfast along with their Sponsored Children and care takers. Inviting Print & Electronic Media directly to the programme is the first time for us. After the Community Breakfast they also felt so happy that they knew more about the CLHAs and their life style. 

2. Massive Rally on Adilabad streets: 

Later, we have conducted a massive rally with nearly 1000 participants of Health, Education, DRDA, NGOs, and Youth etc with placards, banners and slogans. And we had carried a 15 feet HIV Red Ribbon in the rally. For this rally, District Collector flagged off and led the rally up to the Meeting venue. For the first time, in Adilabad, the District Collector walked along with complete rally for 2 kms.  

3. Special Meeting on World AIDS Day: 

After that Rally, we have conducted a Special Meeting on HIV/AIDS sensitization. Guests had given speeches on HIV/AIDS and stressed on Stigma & Discrimination towards the PLHAs. Later, Chief Guest, District Collector, Adilabad had given speech followed by a ‘special pledge’ on ‘commitment and  individual responsibility’ on ‘getting to zero’ of HIV infection in the district.  

At the end of the programme, woolen blankets were distributed to 30 HIV infected/affected orphans and followed by Awards distribution to the staff under DAPCU by the Chief Guest, Sri. Babu,A.,IAS. 

Response of Dakshina Kannada district, Mangalore on World AIDS Day 2013

 

World AIDS Day - 2013

Observed by Dakshin Kannada District, Mangalore, Karnataka

 

       World AIDS Day 2013 was observed in Dakshina Kannada district, Mangalore on 01-12-2013 at Sri Ramakrishna College Mangalore. This programme was jointly organized by District AIDS prevention control unit (DAPCU), all the Red ribbon clubs (RRC) of Mangalore city limit colleges and NGOs.

     

             An awareness jatha about HIV /AIDS was held where more than 500 students from various colleges participated. This jatha was inaugurated by Dr. Ramakrishna Rao, District Health Officer. The jatha started from Balmatta circle to Ramakrishna College.

   

          The stage programme was inaugurated by Mr. U.T. Khader   hon. Health and Family welfare minister of Karnataka by lighting the lamps. He also launched the a month long folk awareness campaign on this occasion.

          An informative session on Youth and HIV and Psycho social aspects was taken by Dr.P. S. Bhat,  a famous psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry , K S Hegde Medical College. He answered many doubts and questions raised by students.

               A skit played by the RRC college members about the  youth’s role in preventing the HIV spread.  A folk show (jade kolata) was  played by the folk team from Karwar. College principal, NSS university coordinator, District medical officer are the other dignitaries present on the dias. 

     

            In the afternoon in association with Rotary club of Mangalore, a quiz competition was held for the public at Big Bazar Bharat Mall. Twenty five questions were asked about the basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS for the customers of Big Bazar and attractive gifts were distributed for the correct answers.

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

In Kancheepuram district, we observed World AIDS Day 2013 on Sunday, 01^st December 2013 at Kancheepuram Collectorate, In guidance of District Collector & District AIDS Control Officer, we organized Cycle Rally from Collectorate to District Sport Stadium with the support of Students community from various in Kancheepuram (approx. 200 students).  This cycle rally covered all over the Kancheepuram Municipality Area with the help of Police officials.  Before starting this rally we took WAD Oath by Students, NGO Officials, Govt. Officials and Public and along with Facility / DAPCU Staff in front of District Collector, Kancheepuram.   Then it had reached District Sport Stadium, during this time State Level Sport meet organized by District Sport Officer, Kancheepuram.  In this sport meet, around 200 sports personalities are participated in all over Tamilnadu. During this time, we circulate Red Ribbon and Pamphlets with the help of volunteers.  It reached to media also.  In continuation that District Collector distributed District Level competition conducted by Principal, DIET, who all are winners / participated of Life Skill Education Programme were received.  

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

DAPCU, AURANGABAD observed World AIDS Day’ 13 focusing on theme Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections, Zero Stigma & Discrimination, Zero AIDS related deaths. 

Organised Rally from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chowk to Zilla Parishad Kanya Prashala Ground at Vaiapur. Rally was flag off by President of Municipal Council Smt. Shilpatai Pardeshi. Participants were NCC Cadets.

Orchestra & IEC Activities on 4^th Dec. 

Orchestra organized at Shiv Chatrapati College. IEC activities were done through this Orchestra. IEC stall arranged at that time and many student visit to this stall.

Candle March on 7^th Dec. Evening 

On the evening of 07/12/2013 the candle march organize by the DAPCU and the MGVS NGO regarding the WAD. On that occasion the Dr. D.N. Patil Civil Surgeon, Dr. Shelke DHO, DPO, DS  and NGO,CBO  Representative are attend the march

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

Oath taken by all the participants by lighting the candle in the form of Red Ribbon Club.

Seminar on World AIDS Day

  

On World AIDS Day, organized a seminar at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar  Collage Aurangabad on the Topic of “ Stigma & Discrimination with people who are living with HIV/AIDS” During the seminar important inputs and technical details were explained by Mr. Mangesh Gaikwad DPO (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. 

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

DAPCC Meeting regarding the WAD

After planning the WAD 2013 we call DAPCC meeting with the permission of Collector (Chair Person of DAPCC) on 26/11/2013 in this meeting near about all the member of the DAPCC including NGO and CBO representative are present. 

Press Conference regarding the WAD 2013 Programs and work of DAPCU

On the occasion of WAD 2013 DAPCU Amravati organize the press conference on 27/11/2013 in Civil Surgeon cabin in the press conference 20 reporter and photographer attend the PC with the member of NGO are attend. The impact of news coverage is 12 news papers in next three days.

Inauguration of Care and Support Center

On the occasion of WAD 2013 the Network launch the Care and Support Center in the district. The opening ceremony is held on the evening of 30^th Nov. 2013. On the ceremony Mr. Rahul Ranjan Mahiwal , Hon’ble Collector of Amravati are present. On that ceremony Dr. Raghunath Bhoye, Civil Surgeon Amravati, Mr. Ajay Sakhare DPO, DAPCU Amravati, Dr. Soni City TB Officer, Dr. Govind Kasat Social Worker, Dr. Prashant Kalpande and the member of NMP+ were present.

Open Talk on HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination

Open Talk on HIV/AIDS Stigma and Discrimination at Kamgar Kalyan Mandal (Labor Welfare Board). On the 01/12/2013 the KKM organize the open talk on HIV/AIDS and Stigma Discrimination at lalit kala Bhavan on that occasion the 150 member of the board was attended the program with DPO, Program Officer KKM are present.

Mass Rally on 03/12/2013 on the occasion of WAD 2013

Mass Rally on 03/12/2013 on the occasion of WAD 2013 the mass rally organizes with the collaboration of District Election Officer and University. On that occasion Shr. Rahul Ranjan Mahiwal Hon’ble Collector, Shri. Ravindra Dhurjad District Election Officer,Dr. Raghunath Bhoye Civil Surgeon, Dr. Shrikant Patil Director of Student Welfare, Amravati University, Shri. Nachane Additional Collector,Shri. Pravin Thakare, Sub-Divisional Officer, Shri Anil Bhatkar Tahsildar, DPO, Nodal officer ART. SMO, DTO, CTO, RMO (Clinical, RMO (Outreach)) and DHO are attending the rally. Near about 1500 students are attend the rally with NGO of TI-(FSW), TI-Migrant, LWS, CSC, MSM (CBO) and PPTCT NGO are present with their Zaki. The Folk Team performs their show in route in prime location.

Candle March on 03/12/2013

On the evening of 03/12/2013 the candle march organize by the DAPCU and the all NGO regarding the WAD. On that occasion the Dr. Raghunath Bhoye Civil Surgeon, Dr. Vilas Jadhav Nodal Officer ART, DPO, Assistant Police Commissioner and NGO,CBO  Representative are attend the march with 200 students.

Sensitization Program for Nursing Student

On the occasion of WAD 2013 the DAPCU organize the Sensitization Program for Nursing Student. On that occasion the all tutor of nursing collage with principle and Matron of civil hospital is attending. The session taken by DPO.

CLHIV Cultural Program and 

Get together

Children Living with HIV are together in cultural event organizing by NMP+ and DAPCU in CSC office on 07/12/2013. The 50 CLHIV are attending the program. On that occasion the children’s perform the activity. In this program the Dr. Govind Kasat and their team distributed the support material to children also DPO also distributed the Chocolates and Pencil to all participants.

Orchestra and Pudkar Sanman (Award Ceremony)

On the occasion of WAD 2013 the DAPCU, NGO and CBO of district organize the Pudakar Sanman Program in this program we give honors to 10 Personalities for their outstanding support to HIV/AIDS program. The all ten personalities are from different field are those are not directly connected with HIV Programs. The Personalities are Dr. Pushpa Jungahre Somwanshi for doing the all complicated HIV reactive ANC management and Performing Pepsmere test, Dr. Shrikant Patil DSW of Amravati University for establishing the 139 Red Ribbon Clubs in University with the collaboration of DAPCU, Dr. Govind Kasat Outstanding support to PLHIV with take active participation in Mainstreaming, Dr. Trupti Jawade for give support to ART center as a physician, Dr. Anubhuti Patil for conducting the reactive ANC delivery, Mrs. Rajiya Sultana for their work with FSW&MSM, Dr. Dinesh Thakare for their support to PPP program, Adv. Pravaja Mahajan for support to PLHIV for their legal program and advice with low cost with confidentiality, Shri Kale Maharaj, he give message from the Pravachan (religious lectures), Dr. Pratibha Kale, for doing special work for CLHIV and start one day special OPD in private collage on specific day with free investigation and required testing. In this program the Shri. Rahul Ranjan Mahiwal Hon’ble Collector, DPO, DTO and other officer with all staff of district are present.  DAPCU felicited the Best ICTC staff Anjangaon Surji.

Kamgar Melava

TI-Migrant organizes the Kamgar Melava (Labor Meeting) at the migrant site. On this occasion the staff of India Bulls, Sofiya and their other out sourcing company’s staff with labor attends. The DAPCU also participated.

CME on PPTCT-MDR

On the occasion of WAD 2013 the IMA Amravati and DAPCU Amravati organize the Conitues Medical Education on PPTCT-MDR with the financial assistant of UNICEF and SACS on 22/12/2013 all practitioner are attend the CME. The speakers are Ms. Alaka Deshpande Madam, Dr. Tushar Rane (UNICEF), Dr. Asha Hegade, JD BSD from SACS are attend the CME.  All medico organization are take active participation to this CME.

Blood Donation Camp and Rally at Block and Village level.

The ICTC staff and F-ICTC level organize the rally with blood donation camp on their own level.

Folk Media Campaign

Folk Media Campaign in the month of Dec in all block level in 100 villages.

Blood Donors felicitation

On the occasion of WAD 2013 DAPCU and Blood Bank organize the felicitation of Blood Donors.

News Cutting (only selected few)

In the month of December the press and electronic media gives the support for IEC.

Response from DAPCU East Delhi on WAD 2013 theme.

On 2 December 2013, an awareness program was conducted by DAPCU – East for the staff & Worker of FEMC-Pratibha JV workers / staff who are engaged in construction of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Project at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Kalka Ji & Pushp Vihar. Around 250 Participant was present in the program.

DAPCU – East conduct a Sensitization / training workshop with the coordination of DSACS for the staff of Family Planning Association of India. The programme was conducted on 28 November 2013 from 11.30 to 4.40 p.m. Around 40 participants were present in the program. The Session was taken by:

1.    Basic of HIV/AIDS:  Mr. Sreedharan Nair, Branch Manager

2.    ICTC programme:   Mr. R K Tyagi

3.    Safe practice in prevention of HIV for medical practitioner and Post Exposure     Prophylaxis (PEP) – Dr. Suchitra Wadhwa

4.    PPTCT & EID programme – Dr. Rakhee Babbar

On 1 December 2013 (11:00 am to 3:00 pm), DAPCU – East was organized a Campaigning Programme (Rally) with the coordination of ACT (Migrant). Rally covered the area of Ambedkar Camp,B-Block Jhilmil Industrial Area, Friends Colony Industrial Area Rajiv Camp,Sonia Camp, A-Block Jhilmil Industrial Area And Dilshad Garden Metro Station.  DAPCU Staff & ICTC Counsellors were also participated in this program.

 

DAPCU Angul Response to the theme WAD 2013

World AIDS Day was observed by Zilla Swasthya Samithi, Angul in collaboration with DAPCU, Corporate Sect/ Private sector  like, JSPL, Monnet, Adani,  MCL and TI Partners such as The Medics, SARC & USS and HIV Positive People Networks i.e. ADNP + and NAP +. On the occasion of observance of World AIDS Day-2013  one Public Meeting was organized at Sabhaghar, Angul on 01.12.2013 at 10.30 Am by Zilla Swasthya Samiti Angul in Collaboration with DAPCU, TI Partners, Corporate Sector, PLHIV Network. At the outset of the meeting DPM DAPCU, Angul welcomed the Guests & also spelt out the objectives of Observation of World AIDS  Day. The meeting was presided by the ADMO (PH), Angul & inaugurated by the Sub collector Angul
Debate Competition & Essay Competition  :
For the observation of World AIDS DAY  on dt 28 11 13  among the Red Ribbon Club members of Angul Govt Autonomous college on the topic “ HIV/AIDS and Human Rights”. And one  Essay competition was conducted among the Red Ribbon Club members of  Angul Women’s  college on dt 29.11.13. The successful competitors were awarded prize with certificate by the Sub Collector at  Sabhaghar, Angul. On dt 01.12.13
Sensitization Programme at Angul Jail :
One the eve of World AIDS Day2013 a sensitization programme was organized at Angul Jail on 1st Dec.-20123  under the Chairmanship of ADMO (P.H) In the same sensitization Workshop  DPM (DAPCU), ICTC Supervisor, & Counselor of JSPL )  joined as resource person. DPM (DAPCU) discussed about the basics of HIV/AIDS, ICTC Supervisor discussed on Stigma & discrimination and JSPL counselor discussed on HIV/AIDS & Human Rights)   At the end of the programme . IEC materials was distributed among the prisoners. The sensitization programme was highly appreciated by the Jail authority.
Auto Rickshaw Branding :

30 Nos. of Colorful stickers with HIV/AIDS message was branded in the backside of Auto Rickshaws at DHH, Angul, . The   Sub collector    Angul first inaugurated the same by Branding the same on AUTO Rickshaw at DHH, Angul on 01.12.2013. These Auto Rickshaws also participated in the Mass Awareness Rally.

Silence Road Show :
Silence Road Show was organized in front of Sabhaghar, Angul on 01.12.2013 . 30 Nos. of  Red Ribbon Club  member  of different college with HIV/AIDS Message stand in front of the Sabhaghar and disseminated the message on HIV/AIDS.
Banner with Colour full Gate :    
Colour full gate and Banner with World AIDS Day message has been arranged in Stategic places like Shabhaghar, Traffic Chhak, PTC Chhak, Harimohiri Chhak &  Rail Way Station .
Condom Distribution Stall :
 Three TI partner in collaboration with DAPCU, Angul organized one condom distribution stall at DHH, Angul and distributed condom to General Public. 
EXHIBITION Stall
HIV/AIDS Exhibition Stall was arranged at DHH, Angul from 01.12.13 to 07.12.2013. by three TI partner in collaboration with DAPCU Angul to  disseminate the message of HIV/AIDS

Voluntary Blood Donation Camp :
On the occasion of World AIDS Day-2013 one Voluntary Blood Donation Camp was organized at Pedipathar, Athamallik and 44 Blood units were collected. Before starting of the Blood Donation Camp a HIV/AIDS awareness Rally was organized in the same village.
To boost up the World AIDS Day Campaign, a mass awareness rally was organized by Zilla Swasthya Samiti Angul in Collaboration with DAPCU, TI Partners, Corporate Sector, PLHIV Network. The Rally was inaugurated by the Sub Collector, Angul. More than 700 participants like Red Ribbon Club Members, NSS, NCC volunteers, ASHA, Anganwadi workers, NGO personnel, PLHIVs, FSW, MSM, Migrant labour, Truckers and Auto drivers, College students, Govt. Officials etc. joined in the Rally by using Red Ribbon, Caps, with message on HIV/AIDs.  The rally was lead by Central School students with biting Drums Again three TI partner also lead the rally with HIV/ AIDS related slogan by using Microphone The rally went round the major road of Angul with placard and Banner as well as with slogans on HIV/AIDS. The most attractive features of the Rally were MSM participants with colorful dress with slogans on HIV/AIDS lead the rally which attracts the Public. The press & electronic media personnel taken the photograph of the Rally and the same news was published and telecasted. Finally the rally reached at Sabhaghar at 10.30 Am.
 Auto rickshaw rally  Rally
 30 numbers of AUTO Rickshaw rally with HIV /AIDS message branding at the left & Right side of Auto Rickshaw started from DHH Angul  & cover PTC Chak, Turanga & reach at Sabha ghar at 10.30 A.M.
 Motor Cycle Rally 
 100 numbers of Yuba Sakti member joined in the Motor Cyale Rally by using Red Ribbon , Caps, placard with message on HIV/AIDs. The rally went round the major road of Angul with placard as well as with slogans on HIV/AIDS.
Felicitation to JSPL.

 At the end of the meeting Chief Guest ( Sub Collector )  felicitated the representatives of JSPL  Mr Soroj Mohapatra  by offering  bouquet with one special  prizes & certificate           Mass HIV  screening test was started at JSPL on 18th January  &  within 30th November 2013 70000 clients tested their Blood                                                                                                          Again In JSPL  PPP mode ICTC  52 clients were detected as HIV positive & all sorts of support was provided to positive detected clients for ART registration/ CD4 test/  Sputum testing & for getting social securely  scheme  . For the same chief guest also felicitated the counselor / LT of PPP ICTC JSPL & also the CSSR staff Mr Satya Mishra & Mrs  Reeta  Barala by offering  Bouquet
Awareness Programme at Block Level :
For the observation of World AIDS Day-2013 rally and public meetings were organized in all CHC and the ICTC  Counselors of concerned CHC take the lead for the same Programme & joined as a chief speaker in their concerned Block level meeting.
What are few challenges faced by you and how did you overcome it?
The  awareness rally lead by central school students with DRUM BITs was highly appreciated by public
The drama staged by the MSM CBO and the Rally lead by them was highly appreciated by the public.
Due to some problem at MCL   Collector & District Magistrate/ Additional district Magistrate not able to attend the programme
Due to problem at MCL the HIV/ AIDS Nodal officer of MCL was not able to provide blanket to PLHIV on the occasion of observation of World AIDS Day 2013. (Although he commuted in the preparatory meeting of World AIDS Day 2013 held at collector office chamber on 20.11.13 to provide the100 number of Blanket to PLHIV  on the occasion of observation of World  AIDS  Day 2013 )
This year the World AIDs Day-2013 was not only observed by ZSS, Angul but maximum colleges where Red Ribbon Clubs  is functioning were observed the same day. Besides colleges, various organizations like Rotary Club, Pollution Control Board, Hero Motors different NGOs also observed the same day Even all the corporate  & Private sector observe the same Day with high enthusiasm.
The Programme was highly appreciated by the public.

Response from DAPCU Khordha on WAD 2013 celebration.

DAPCU khordha has observed the occasion involving the multi stake holders in the District. Youths, members of RRC, NCC, Scouts etc along with the community members participated in the event. The programme was organized in coordination with the Zilla Swastya Samitee (ZSS) of the district. A preparatory meeting has been conducted under the chairmanship of Chief district Medical officer (CDMO) of Khordha District on dated 23rd Nov.13 where all wing officers of District health Administration and members of ZSS were attended. Apart from them the line departments like District Sports Officer, District Labour Officer, delegate on behalf of Superintendent of Police (SP) District Information and Publication Relation Officer (DIPRO) along with programme officers of RRC of different colleges and institutions were attended. The plan was discussed and responsibilities were shared.
Programmes

As per the decision various programmes were conducted like Essay competitions among Colleges and Nursing schools students and Inter High school painting competitions of Khordha. The topic for the competition was “stigma and discrimination against PLHA is a social taboo”- what is your role to reduce the evil.  The concept of painting competition was “ Let us Live ” DAPCU staff has facilitated the process to complete the events.
On World AIDS Day(1st  Dec-13)
As per the plan a multi stake holders rally has been flag off by the Local MLA sj. R. Sahoo and CDMO Dr. D. Sahoo from the CDMO office. Near about 200 participants attended the rally with pla cards and slogans. All slogans and deliberations of the Guests are based on the stigma and discrimination. However a public meeting was conducted where the Collector and DM of Khordha, CDMO, Project Director DRDA, Addl. District Magistrate Khordha graced the occasion. We have organized quiz competition on the meeting venue. Various questions on HIV/AIDS, Stigma Discrimination, and other related topics were prepared and asked and prizes were given along with the winners of the competitions organized previously by the guest.
On the occasion we had approached one positive person (positive speaker) for the meeting requested to address the public. Who joined in the meeting and started her deliberation saying I am HIV Positive living since five years with your love affection and care you have shown me and my fellow beings (PLHA)….    With this few words the house became stunt and a different environment created. The Chief Guest and other guests also remain silent and became sentimental. They were not even expected some body can disclose her/ his status in the open field. She spoke her journey after being detected positive how she faced discriminations and all hated comments and other issues. She requested not to discriminate any of the PLHA and support them to keep them live to live rest of the live. However the positive speaker had painted different quote on the minds of the participants. After her speech the house offered her standing obsession with clapping. She has been felicitated by the Collector and DM, Khordha.   Followed by the speech a cultural program was conducted by the participants based on the issue of stigma and discrimination.
In one sentence we can say that addressing stigma and discrimination in various components was the unique thing while observing WAD in the year 2013.