World AIDS day is observed on 1st December every year since 1988. This day provides an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the cause of HIV prevention & treatment, draw attention about HIV epidemic around the world, to raise awareness about HIV, to remember those who have died, to show solidarity with people living with HIV, to celebrate survival and health. The day is associated with the Red Ribbon, an instantly recognizable symbol indicating support to the cause.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2017 is “MY HEALTH MY RIGHT’.
To mark World AIDS Day 2017, a two day programme was inaugurated today
by Smt. Asha Kumari Jaiswal, Mayor, UT, Chandigarh along with Dr. Vanita
Gupta, Project Director at Elante Mall, Chandigarh.
In her inaugural address, the Mayor complimented and encouraged the Health Department to continue even more aggressively, the concerted activities towards ending AIDS. She announced that sensitization programme for Municipal Counselors would be held shortly so that they may further educate the community in their respective Wards. She also committed support in establishing free counseling & testing centres in the Municipal Dispensaries.
These activities will continue on 1st December as well. A large number of people participated in the awareness games