In absolute silence, a protest against lack of treatment for AIDS
One World News- South Asia, June 4, 2006
INDIA- Scores of people participated in a silent protest in the south Indian state of Chennai as part of
Global AIDS Week of Action (May 20-26). They demanded the distribution of protein-enriched, nutritious food through the
public distribution system for people living with HIV/AIDS.
They also wanted facilities for treatment of opportunistic infections and provision of anti-retroviral (ARV) therapy in
primary health centres in the State. The protesters wore black masks and demanded CD4 count testing centres in all districts
so that people could get tested every three months and avail themselves of ARV therapy without delay.
The protesters, comprising people living with HIV/AIDS, transgender people, sex workers and homosexuals, wanted assurances
that infected children would be admitted in schools. NGOs take part Representatives of the 10 non-government organisations
that participated in the protest held on Friday in front of the Government State Guest House in Chepauk, wanted insurance
cover for people infected with the virus and demanded building women's capacity to help them support themselves
economically.
The NGOs working with the infected people and the affected population want to use the Global AIDS Week of Action and UNGASS
as an opportunity to press the government to deliver on its promise that it would implement the schemes proposed in 2001.
At the United Nations General Assembly Special Session to be held from May 31 to June 2 in New York, participants will
review the action taken by governments across the world to prevent the spread of the disease. A.Sankar, executive director
of Empower, who is participating in the UNGASS meet as a civil society representative, said:
"Currently all the funding comes from international organisations." "The Central government merely distributes the funds to
various state AIDS control societies. The State should set apart some amount for AIDS." he said.
Source: One World South Asia
INDIA- Scores of people participated in a silent protest in the south Indian state of Chennai as part of
Global AIDS Week of Action (May 20-26). They demanded the distribution of protein-enriched, nutritious food through the
public distribution system for people living with HIV/AIDS.
They also wanted facilities for treatment of opportunistic infections and provision of anti-retroviral (ARV) therapy in
primary health centres in the State. The protesters wore black masks and demanded CD4 count testing centres in all districts
so that people could get tested every three months and avail themselves of ARV therapy without delay.
The protesters, comprising people living with HIV/AIDS, transgender people, sex workers and homosexuals, wanted assurances
that infected children would be admitted in schools. NGOs take part Representatives of the 10 non-government organisations
that participated in the protest held on Friday in front of the Government State Guest House in Chepauk, wanted insurance
cover for people infected with the virus and demanded building women's capacity to help them support themselves
economically.
The NGOs working with the infected people and the affected population want to use the Global AIDS Week of Action and UNGASS
as an opportunity to press the government to deliver on its promise that it would implement the schemes proposed in 2001.
At the United Nations General Assembly Special Session to be held from May 31 to June 2 in New York, participants will
review the action taken by governments across the world to prevent the spread of the disease. A.Sankar, executive director
of Empower, who is participating in the UNGASS meet as a civil society representative, said:
"Currently all the funding comes from international organisations." "The Central government merely distributes the funds to
various state AIDS control societies. The State should set apart some amount for AIDS." he said.
Source: One World South Asia
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