Awarness Seminar On HIV Epidemiology Held
Sumaira FH Published December 09, 2019 | 08:47 PM
Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital on Monday organized an awareness seminar on 'HIV epidemiology in Pakistan and myths of transmission'.
The objective of the seminar was to highlight the prevalence of HIV in Pakistan and several myths and misconceptions that exist about the transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Senior Program Coordinator and Manager of GFATM Grant for HIV and AIDS in Pakistan at National Aids Control Program (NACP) shared his insights on subject and situation in the country.
While talking about HIV epidemiology in Pakistan, Dr Quaid Saeed discussed about the overall statistics in the country, especially the increasing numbers in last ten years.
He also talked about the various factors leading to HIV infections as well as the several ways to prevent the disease.
Dr Rizwan Aziz Qazi who is a Professor of Medicine and In-charge of HIV Treatment Centre at Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital highlighted the common myths and misconceptions that people in the society have about this disease.
He also stressed on how to deal with the patients having HIV and AIDS.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), 165,000 people in Pakistan live with HIV/AIDS and 20,000 new HIV infections are reported annually in the country, which is the highest rate of increase among all countries in the region.
Since 2010, AIDS-related deaths have also increased from 140,000 to 64,000 in Pakistan.
In wake of current worrying situation, Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospitals aimed at contributing towards the well-being of community and impart its role for the cause.
The workshop was the reflection of the hospital's vision of creating a knowledge corridor for the healthcare industry.
Several delegates from the medical fraternity also attended the seminar.
Recent Stories
HEC reviews curricula for environmental sciences degree programme
ICC Asia looking forward to an action-packed Asia Cricket Week
Yuvraj Singh named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Two Kyiv hospitals evacuating over feared Russian strikes
World must act on neurotech revolution, say experts
Charles & Catherine's cancer diagnoses
Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment: palace
US defense chief announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
Heavy rains cause damage to Spezand-Taftan railway track
Woman stabbed in Israel, attacker killed: police
More Stories From Health
-
Vaccines save at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
2 days ago -
UHS to issue MBBS degrees within three months after final result
2 days ago -
Rawalpindi woman gives birth to six babies
7 days ago -
DC calls for intensive anti-polio drive in ICT
8 days ago -
World Hemophilia Day observed to underscore importance of providing comprehensive care
9 days ago -
Six in a family with heart on the 'right side'
9 days ago
-
Diabetic disease increasing rapidly : Dr. Noor Elahi Memon
9 days ago -
World Hemophilia Day observed
9 days ago -
ATC dismisses bail petition of doctor involved in illegal kidneys transplant
17 days ago -
Dr. Shehzad warns against deviation from WHO guidelines on anti-smoking
17 days ago -
Health activists express concerns over attempts to derail tobacco control
19 days ago -
UHS declares MBBS first prof, MS urology exam results
28 days ago