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World AIDS Day: December 1
Every year the World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1. The day is being celebrated since 1988. It is celebrated to create awareness against the spread of HIV infection. It is one of the 11 official Global Public Health ..
Tags: ARV (anti-retroviral) drugs • HIV and AIDS • NACO • National AIDS Control Organisation • World AIDS Day
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
World Haemophilia Day: April 17
Every year, the World Haemophilia Day is celebrated on April 17 by the World Federation of Haemophilia. This year, the World Haemophilia Day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: Adapting to Change What is Haemophilia? Haemophilia is a rare ..
Tags: Blood transfusion • genetic disorders • NACO • National Blood Transfusion Council
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is HIV Prevention Model of India?
On November 18, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition for HIV prevention. During the meet, the minister shared about the success of HIV Prevention Model of India. Key Highlights ..
Tags: AIDS • Aids to Navigation Bill 2020 • HIV • Mission SAMPARK • NACO
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
June 2: International Sex Workers Day
Every year, International Sex Workers Day is observed on June 2. The day is being marked to spread awareness on rights of sex workers so that they can lead a life of respect. Why June 2? On June 2, 1975, ..
Tags: international sex workers day • NACO • National AIDS Control Organization • Sexual Exploitation • Women Empowerment
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
India participates at United Nations AIDS Programme at World Economic Forum
On January 21, 2020, India participated at the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) programme at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The theme of the programme was Theme: Access for all: Leveraging Innovations, Investments and Partnerships for Health Highlights The health needs, ..
Tags: AIDS • HIV • HIV and AIDS • NACO • UNAIDS
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
MoU signed for enhanced outreach on HIV/AIDS Prevention
Department of Social Justice (DSJE), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced outreach On HIV/AIDS Prevention. Key Highlights of MoU Inclusion of ..
Tags: AIDS • Department of Social Justice • Diseases • HIV • NACO