The District Legal Services Authority Kargil in collaboration with Block Medical Officer Kargil organised an awareness programme on World HIV/AIDS Day at BMO conference hall Kargil on December 2.

The occasion started with the welcome speech of Dr. Shabnum Fatima. Dr. Abass, In-charge CMO Kargil, and Dr. Jalil BMO Kargil briefly explained the HIV/AIDS diseases during which they also explained the mediums through which this disease spreads. They also enforced the ASHA workers to spread awareness among the villagers regarding such diseases in their respective areas.

Adv. Syed Mehdi Aga Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Kargil on the occasion highlighted the importance and significance of the day. He said that the main purpose of marking such a day is to highlight the importance and awareness regarding such diseases.

Adv. Nissar Assistance Legal Aid Defense Counsel Kargil elaborated on the Acts and laws specially made for HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control Act 2017).