Experts to spread HIV awareness

Guwahati | Wednesday | 19th September, 2018

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GUWAHATI: The state government is roping in experts from the health and education department to make youths aware of responsible and safe sexual behaviour to check the spread of HIV. India HIV Estimations 2017 show a significant rise in the number of cases in the region in recent years. According to the report, new infections in Assam have increased by 37%, while new infections have declined nationally between 2010 and 2017. "It is our prime responsibility to teach our youth the importance of safe behaviour," he said. The Centre had launched the initiative in 2005..