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Kripa can play a
vital role in curbing HIV/ AIDS contagion in India
In
his presentation covering HIV/ AIDS and related diseases that occur due to
reduced immunity, Dr Menon said, afflicted victims are severely prone to
contracting TB and various types of Hepatitis and other deadly infections. He
called upon all Kripa centers to follow a proper protocol while accepting
patients to ensure their specific medical needs are properly met. He pointed
out that substance addicts rank as one of the highest risk groups for
contracting HIV and AIDS due to their reckless sex habits.
Dr.
Menon also spoke about the various hazards faced by AIDS and HIV positive
patients and the role of Anti Retroviral Treatment (ART) in reducing the virus
count in an infected person. He discussed with participants, various medical
scenarios such as drug resistance when administered anti-tuberculosis or ant-
Hepatitis medication.
Meanwhile,
Fr. Joseph H. Pereira, leading a group discussion along with Kripa’s senior
officials gathered in Mumbai for the event discussed the importance and
significance of proper research into addiction and HIV/ AIDS through proper
documentation. He revealed that over the years, Kripa had accumulated a
treasure trove of information from various parts of India
Submitted by
Ashwin Honawar
Collage
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