Port Blair, July 1: The Andaman & Nicobar AIDS Control Society (ANACS) organized an Orientation and Capacity Building programme for the youth of “Red Ribbon Club” (RRC) of Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, Port Blair on Prevention and Control of HIV & AIDS on 27th June 2024. More than 20 students were present for the orientation programme.
The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. Subrata Saha, Project Director, A & N AIDS Control Society.
The programme was conducted with the support of Ms. Mini Singhorai, Principal, Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery School/ Nodal Officer (RRC), Port Blair.
Dr. Jahanara Yasmeen, DD (MS & IEC), Shri Kaushik Kumar Halder, AD (IEC) and Shri Santosh Baghel, AD (Documentation) were the resource persons. Students were given information on the objectives of RRC and its roles and responsibilities in prevention and control of STI, HIV & AIDS including its transmission, prevention, and treatment. Additionally, interactive sessions and discussions were conducted to address common misconceptions and myths. The information was given through power point presentation.
The programme was an initiative to educate youth and encourage them to learn about safe and healthy lifestyles, give access to information on HIV & AIDS, and also educate them about voluntary blood donation and safe sexual behaviors.