World HIV/AIDS Day

On this World HIV/AIDS Day, we came together to raise awareness, break stigma, and stand in solidarity with all those affected by HIV. This year's awareness rally, organised with our partner organisations, reflects our shared commitment to building a society that is informed, compassionate, and stigma-free.

We are proud to announce our collaboration with the Mercury Phoenix Trust to conduct 15 health camps and awareness programs across colleges in our district over the next year. These mobile health camps aim to provide essential check-ups and treatments in underserved areas, ensuring access to healthcare for communities that need it the most.

Our target population includes children under 18, college students, sex workers, and other at-risk groups not covered under targeted intervention programs, such as truck drivers, supported by the Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society (MSACS). To encourage participation without fear or discrimination, we are integrating HIV testing within a broader range of health tests to help reduce stigma and normalize early detection.

To strengthen awareness and community engagement, we will be conducting poster and slogan competitions, essay contests, street plays, panel discussions, and spreading information through our own Radio Nagar.

We are grateful for the support of our partners — Sampurna Suraksha Kendra, Caring Friends Hospital & Research Center, District AIDS Prevention & Control Unit (DAPCU), AIDS Helpline, MSACS, and the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). Together, we aim to expand access to essential resources, including Rapid HIV Diagnostic Test Kits, and extend our collective reach.

Today, we walk with purpose and hope — united with leading HIV/AIDS organisations to move closer to a future where HIV is understood, stigma-free, and no longer a threat.