Khairpur – HIV Screening Camp and Awareness Session was held at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized by the Directorate General Health Services Sindh, Communicable Diseases Control (CDC) HIV/AIDS, Nai Zindagi Trust and Health & Hygiene Society SALU. Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences chaired the session.
While talking to the participants, Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari said the cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing so there is need to sensitize the society regarding this disease. He said our students are ambassador of society, they will empower the community about its consequences. He said the efforts of Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor are highly commendable in the capacity building of the students as result they will work in their respective areas for the welfare of the poor people.
Dr. Ghous Bux Malik, Coordination Manager Nai Zindagi Trust briefed about the spreading of HIV/AIDS. He said that the sex workers are highly vulnerable in the society. Use of used syringe, blood transfusion, use of used razor, dentist’s instruments and quacks are the main causes of spreading of HIV. He stressed the need for its prevention by using tested blood transfusion, use of new syringe, blade or razor. He appreciated the endeavor of the incumbent Vice Chancellor for taking keen interest in the community issues.
Dr. Sher Khan Junejo, Deputy Director Communicable Diseases Control-I Sindh said that currently 18 testing and treatment centers and labs are working in the public and private sector across the Sindh province for providing free screening test facility, treatment and medicines of HIV. He said this awareness session will be result oriented because a large number of students and staff have participated. They will sensitize the community at large.
Dr. Falak Sher Sahito, Assistant District Health Officer, Khairpur also shared his views on the theme.
Dr. Ali Raza Lashari, Incharge Students Societies Center conducted the proceedings of the session. Meanwhile, 84 staff and students tested. The results of these tests remain negative. A large number of staff and students attended the session.
