National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross of School of Allied Health Sciences and Tamilnadu AIDS Control Society jointly organized Awareness Rally and Street Play Compaign on the occasion of World AIDS Day-2024 under the theme of “Take the Rights Path My Health, My Right”. The event was organised as per the advice of Honourable Chancellor Dr. A. S. Ganesan and under the guidance of Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences on 03.12.2024 at District Collector office to Government Medical College & Hospital , Chengalpattu on 10 AM.
Mr. Muthuraj, Director-Incharge, School of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai campus,VMRF-DU delivered the welcome address and felicitated the Chief Guests.
Mr Pugazhenthi Ganesh, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Chengalpattu District and Mrs.Baby,District Program officer, Tamilnadu AIDS Control Society invited as chief guests.
The Awareness rally emphasizes to raise awareness about AIDS prevention, early detection, treatment and health education. Pamphlets, brochures and red ribbon were distributed along the rally.Participants carried banners and placards with awareness messages about AIDS.
The Street play depicted the challenges of treatment, highlighting the struggles with discrimination, importance of support from family and friends, the role of community about HIV/AIDS.
Nearly 250 students were participated in this event.The AIDS Awareness Rally and Street Play successfully achieved its objectives, reaching a wide audience and delivering important messages about HIV/AIDS prevention and support.
The overall programme was well organized by Mr. Pragadeswaran, Assistant Professor, NSS Coordinator, Mr.Prabhakaran, Assistant Professor, YRC Coordinator, and Ms.Jayashree, Lecturer, YRC Coordinator and all Faculties SAHS-Chennai Campus, VMRF(DU).