Mangalore: Sahyadri Health Science Institute in city and the DK dt. Family / Health Welfare department and a host of AIDS prevention clubs and schools of social work observed the World AIDS Day today morning in city, at the Town Hall and in the Roshni Nilaya in city respectively.
The Town Hall programme of Sahyadri group was inaugurated by city MP, Nalinkumar Kateelu, who advised AIDS patients to have inner strength to face the situation as a tainted person. There has to be social awareness and the educational institutions need to create a dedicated service atmosphere, with a lot of concern about AIDS in society.
Dr. Narendra J. Shetty, dermatologist of A.J Medical College was the Chief Guest. Sahyadri Group president Manjunath Bhandary, Irene Veigas, Nursing College Principal, Enginering College Principal D.L Prabhakar, Headmaster Benedict of Sahyadri school and other guests attended the function.
Neeta Kamath compered, Irene Veigas welcomed and students of Sahyadri performed skits on AIDS and conducted public awareness activities.