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55 in Maloya show STD symptoms
Chandigarh, September 4 After the camp, the detected patients were examined for the gravity of the diseases and administered free treatment. Their blood samples have also been collected for further tests. About 500 people had attended the camp, thanks to the various interactive and cultural programmes organised by the authorities. Most of the education was done by way of a magic show which was well conceived and sensitively structured to talk about ill effects of HIV/AIDS and its causes. Serious and difficult to communicate as the issue is, the UT Administration has roped in some NGOs to put the message across. The process of organising awareness camps has been going on five days, with health workers covering both urban and rural population under the ongoing Family Health Awareness Campaign of the Government of India. Today’s show was managed by volunteers of the Servants of the People Society, which organised several programmes like quiz competition, drawing and mehndi contest to involve the villagers and talk about STDs. As part of this campaign, 700 condoms were distributed along with free information, education and counselling material. The camp was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner, DC Mr R.K. Rao who reiterated UT Administration’s support to the targeted intervention projects for HIV/AIDS prevention in the city and periphery. Present also on the occasion were project coordinator Mr Sandeep Mittal, field workers Mr Gaurav Gaur and Ms Rajinder Kaur. |
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Low awareness about HIV among paramedical staff
Chandigarh, September 4 It has stressed upon the “urgent” need to review the training curriculum of para-medical workers at all levels in the services. “Contrary to expectations and general belief, important knowledge gaps regarding mode of transmission, clinical course, diagnosis and management of HIV infection still exist among para-medical workers in the armed forces,” the study revealed. The study, undertaken by two Army Medical Corps doctors, was published about a month ago. They conducted a questionnaire based analytical study among a cross-section of pare-medical staff in the setting of a medical college and a tertiary care hospital to assess the knowledge and attitude of health care workers towards HIV. With increasing incidence of HIV, a need had been felt to assess the preparedness of healthcare providers in the armed forces “It is evident from the findings that a significant number of healthcare workers were not aware that blood is the most effective route for HIV transmission,” the study said. “It is also evident that a large number of subjects did not have the correct attitude towards hospital admission of a HIV positive individual,” the study further noted. The study has recommended that medical officers take full responsibility for imparting correct knowledge for ensuring correct attitude among para-medical workers. It has also suggested that the medical services undertake intensive on-the-job training for para-medical staff. The study said armed forces personnel had always been considered as a high-risk group for HIV infection, given their unique work setting and prolonged separation from family. The prevalence of HIV infection had increased in the services along with the rising trend in the country. In such a situation, para-medical workers in the armed forces were faced with a situation where they may have to care for a large number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV reactive patients, the study said. While the study is a cause for concern, the Army has launched an in-house campaign to make troops aware about the menace of HIV and AIDS. Workshops are organised where audio-visual presentations are made and pamphlets distributed. The Army has roped in religious teachers attached to military units to spread awareness about this. The Army has also set up several state-of-the-art centres for screening and counselling. Once a jawan is diagnosed as HIV positive, he is put under special care and sent to armed forces medical service establishments in Delhi, Pune and Kolkata for treatment. |
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75 women donate blood
Chandigarh, September 4 Till date, the Sant Nirankari Mission, Chandigarh zone, has donated 3,000 units to the blood banks of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, the PGI and General Hospital, Sector 16. The next blood donation camp of the mission will be held at Nirankari Satsang Bhavan, Panchkula, on September 11. |
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Garcha exhorts people to donate blood
Mohali, September 4 Ms Garcha was the chief guest at a blood donation camp organised by the Shahid Udham Singh Club collaboration with the Lions Club Mohali at Godana village near here. Addressing the villagers on the occasion, Ms Garcha added that a person can contribute by donating blood and pledging his eyes which would give sight to a blind after his death. |
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Tamil Nadu retains boys’ carrom trophy
Chandigarh, September 4 In the girls’ section, Uttar Pradesh bagged the team championship trophy after beating Bihar by 2-1. In the first round of the Cadet Boys Singles category, A. Amarjit Singh of Manipur beat A. Pawan of Andhra Pradesh by 25-8 and 25-0, while in the girls’ section of the same category, Kajal of Bihar thrashed Pooja Kumari of Jharkhand by 25-0 and 25-0. The other results are: Boys team championship final: First singles, G.D. Ashok Kumar (Tamil Nadu) b Vinay Kumar (U.P.) 25-9, 25-5; second singles: D. Dilli Babu b Md. Adil of U.P. 25-12, 25-9; boys’ doubles: Umar Tanveer and Harish b S. Suresh and Chandra Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 25-22 (in 15 boards), 25-17 (in 8 boards). Boys’ second singles: D. Ram Vikas Nehra b Apoorva (Bihar) 25-0, 25-0 (In 4 boards each); boys’ doubles: V. Nandan and Dharmendra (Bihar) b S. Shiva and Saibaba (Hyderabad) 25-5 (in 7 boards), 25- 8 (in 10 boards); girls’ team championship: first singles: Shamama Iqbal (U.P.) b Deepika (Bihar) 25-13 (In 10 boards), 25-7 (in 7 boards); second singles: Kamna Gupta b Suruchi (Bihar) 25-24, (in 15 boards), 25-10 (in 8 boards); girls’ doubles: Kamana and Sonal (Bihar) b Khushboo and Ekta (U.P.) 25-16 (in 8 boards), 25-13; girls’ first singles: V. Srividya (Tamil Nadu) b Bhanu (Chandigarh) 25-5, 25-2 (in 8 boards each); second singles: Sarayu Rithambara (Tamil Nadu) b Farheen (Chandigarh) 25-1 (in 6 boards), 9-25 (in 9 boards) and 25-11(in 9 boards) and girls’ doubles: Aarthy and M. Kanagadhara (Tamil Nadu) b Kudarat and Surabhi (Chandigarh) 25-2 (in 7 boards), 25-0 (in 5 boards).
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DAV academy lift SN Vohra cup
Chandigarh, September 4 After winning the toss, DAV elected to bat first and piled up 147 runs in 35 overs. Karan Thakur of DAV contributed 38 runs. The target could not be achieved by the stadium team. The fine half century (50 runs) by Sureshtha of the team went wasted as the team bundled out at 142 runs in just 34.5 overs. The man of the match title was awarded to Sureshtha, while the best batsman, best bowler and best fielder went to Manan Vohra, Karan Goyal and Karan Thakur, respectively. Mr Chander Shekhar, Additional DGP, Punjab, gave away prizes. Brief score: DAV School: 147 all out in 35 overs ( Karan Thakur 38, Vaibhav 16 and Shubham 2 for 17) Sector 16 stadium: 142 all out in 34.5 overs (Sureshtha 50, Shubham 26, Ikram 2 for 10 and Rahul Chopra 2 for 23).
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‘Speed up bridge work’
Chandigarh, September 4 While referring to the demand of Khol Fateh Singh village, Mr Chander Mohan said he would talk to the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, to link Fateh Singh and Khaiwala village of Punjab border by constructing a 2 km long road, so that the distance from Chandigarh to Pinjore could be reduced by 20 km. He also directed officers of the PWD (B and R) Department that the construction work of the bridge between Khol Fateh Singh and Kona village be completed soon so that the people may not suffer more.
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Success of coop movement stressed
Chandigarh, September 4 Dr Pasricha was addressing a meeting of the Inter Media Publicity Coordination Committee (IMPCC) here. He further informed that the cooperative movement had contributed a lot to the national economy through its vast network in rural areas focusing agriculture, milk procurement, handloom production, housing and storage activities. Quoting some success stories of self-employment, Dr Pasricha said the self-help groups in the country proved that organisations based on cooperative principles had their own importance in today’s era of globalisation. Mr Chaman Lal, Chairman, IMPCC, and Deputy Principal Information Officer, Press Information Bureau, Chandigarh, assured Dr Pasricha all help from the media units and attracted the attention of the IMPCC members towards crucial issues of other thrust areas. |
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Vigilance Bureau not to accept tainted staff
Chandigarh, September 4 This has come about after the Vigilance Bureau found itself in an odd situation when a tehsildar nabbed for alleged corruption was posted in the Vigilance Bureau itself. The Vigilance Bureau comprises policemen. However, a large number of support staff, who are experts in their field are posted in the bureau. This support staff can be doctors, tehsildars, engineers or even those from the Finance Department. They guide the bureau on technical matters. A tehsildar was nabbed by the Vigilance in 2003 while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000. It sought permission to prosecute him. In the meantime, the tehsildar was posted in the Vigilance. Senior officials did not allow the tehsildar to join duty and asked the Revenue Department to send a panel of names, confirmed an official. Sources in the Vigilance said one more tehsildar facing charges of corruption and a charge sheet in court, was sent back to his parent department four months ago. He was also posted in the Vigilance by the Revenue Department without getting his background verified. A senior officer of the Vigilance, while confirming the development, said the image of the employee or expert working in the Vigilance Bureau had to be clean. |
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