Himachal Launched Nutrition Scheme for HIV-Positive Kids

From this year, the Chief Minister said, the state has also made it mandatory for every expectant mother to go for a HIV test.

Expressing concern over the rising cases of AIDS, nearly 5,700 in the state, Thakur said there was need for massive awareness about the disease up to the village level.

NGOs and individuals would have to come forward in supplementing the efforts of the Health Department in making every citizen aware about HIV.

He said the awareness campaign should be intensified in schools and colleges besides putting special focus on organising skits and street shows, which were effective modes of communication among the masses.

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said the Education Department would work with the Health Department to provide education to HIV-positive children across the state.

Source: IANS