World AIDS Day Observation

Fundamentals of Nursing Department, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 College of Nursing (MCON) 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 observed World AIDS Day by on 1st December, 2018. The theme for this year is “Know your status”.

December 02, 2018

An awareness program on HIV/AIDS was conducted by the faculty of MCON for 10th standard students of Perdoor High school. Emphasis was given for awareness on HIV/AIDS, its transmission, stigma, prevention, treatment, and role of every student in preventing the disease.

Students were given an opportunity to discuss their views about HIV/AIDS. Importance was given on the role of younger generation in reducing stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS and help them to lead a normal life in the society. A total of 100 students were benefited from this session.

An interactive session titled “Be aware Take care” was conducted among third year Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery students of 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 School of Nursing 亚洲通_亚洲通官网. Around 33 students participated and shared their views via role play titled ‘breaking the news of HIV diagnosis’, case discussion on a patient scenario, a debate on ‘handling sensitive issue of HIV/AIDS’ and discussions on various perspectives counselling the patient with HIV/AIDS.