BSS, Rajshahi :
Playing a responsible role by the society has become indispensable to raise mass awareness, especially among the youths, to prevent spread of HIV/AIDS in the region, said Dr Ferdous Nilufar.
She called for creating mass awareness about diseases like AIDS, putting emphasis on following health rules during sexual contacts, developing religious ethics and moral values and involving the socio-religious and political leaders for prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Dr Nilufar, civil surgeon of Rajshahi, was addressing a post-rally discussion in her office conference hall as chief guest today. She said stigma and negative attitude towards the vulnerable population are the main challenge to prevent the HIV/AIDS.
Civil Surgeon Office organized the discussion in association with various NGOs and voluntary organizations concerned to mark the World AIDS Day-2016 in the city. ‘Hands up for HIV Prevention’ was the main theme of the day.
Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Farhana Haque, Medical Officer Dr Prodip Kumar Bishwas, Senior Health Education Officer Md Shamsuzzaman, Junior Health Education Officer Abdur Rahman and executive director of Asakta Punarbashan Sangstha Abdul Bashar Paltu spoke on the occasion.
The discussants underscored the need for substantial and sustainable reduction of the existing HIV/AIDS risks. They laid stress on concerted efforts of all quarters especially the community people.
They said HIV/AIDS is not only a health issue but also social development concern and called for more coordination among different organizations and stakeholders to attain cherished results.
Playing a responsible role by the society has become indispensable to raise mass awareness, especially among the youths, to prevent spread of HIV/AIDS in the region, said Dr Ferdous Nilufar.
She called for creating mass awareness about diseases like AIDS, putting emphasis on following health rules during sexual contacts, developing religious ethics and moral values and involving the socio-religious and political leaders for prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Dr Nilufar, civil surgeon of Rajshahi, was addressing a post-rally discussion in her office conference hall as chief guest today. She said stigma and negative attitude towards the vulnerable population are the main challenge to prevent the HIV/AIDS.
Civil Surgeon Office organized the discussion in association with various NGOs and voluntary organizations concerned to mark the World AIDS Day-2016 in the city. ‘Hands up for HIV Prevention’ was the main theme of the day.
Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Farhana Haque, Medical Officer Dr Prodip Kumar Bishwas, Senior Health Education Officer Md Shamsuzzaman, Junior Health Education Officer Abdur Rahman and executive director of Asakta Punarbashan Sangstha Abdul Bashar Paltu spoke on the occasion.
The discussants underscored the need for substantial and sustainable reduction of the existing HIV/AIDS risks. They laid stress on concerted efforts of all quarters especially the community people.
They said HIV/AIDS is not only a health issue but also social development concern and called for more coordination among different organizations and stakeholders to attain cherished results.
