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International Conference on HIV/AIDS and
Substance Abuse
2nd December,
2002
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Speaker:
Dr. I.S.Gilada (UNISON MEDICARE & RESEARCH CENTRE and
Peoples Health Organisation, India) 14.00 - 14.25
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Bio-data:
Dr.I.S.Gilada is the first person who raised an alarm
against AIDS in India in 1985 and is described as the
‘Indian Machinegun against AIDS’. He has been the best
known AIDS Expert for bringing India on AIDS control map
of the world, carrying out social reforms through medical
profession. He is the founder and secretary general of
Peoples Health Organisation (India) and Asian Solidarity
against AIDS; Editor-Publisher of AIDS ASIA and founder of
India’s first Comprehensive HIV Care clinic - Unison
Medicare & Research Centre in Mumbai.
Topic of Presentation:
Comprehensive, Cost-Efficient HIV Management in India.
Abstract:
With an estimated 12 million people living with
HIV/AIDS (PHO), India has a major challenge to transgress
knowledge and commitment into action for HIV management.
This presentation examined how systematic handling of PLWHA, by indigenously modifying treatment, drug
combinations and protocol can increase affordability and
help improve their survival. Unison Medicare with 4100
PLWHA under its follow-up is one step in that direction.
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Speaker:
Mr.Jasmir Thakur (Samabhavana Society, India) 14.25 -
14.50 |
Bio-data:
Mr. Jasmir Thakur is the Founder and Secretary of the
Samabhavana Society, India. He helps HIV positive persons
for Opportunistic Infections and Gay lesbian Bisexual
Transgender counseling and Outreach workers and Peer
leaders training.
Topic of Presentation:
KAPB study of Male Sex Workers, and Masseurs in Mumbai
metro, India.
Abstract:
There was an indication of the group of male sex
workers and masseurs, indulging in high-risk sexual
behaviour and hence the need for studying their Knowledge,
attitude, behaviour and perception with regard to
HIV/AIDS, before beginning any intervention. This paper
discussed the findings of that study.
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Questions and Answers 14.50 - 15.20
Tea Break 15.20 - 15.35
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Session No. 3
Tackling the HIV problem,
at home, at school and at the workplace.
Chair:
Mr. Sheetal Doshi, India
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Speaker:
Prof. Madhu Kasiram (University of Durban, South Africa)
15.35 - 16.00 |
Biodata:
Prof. Madhu Kasiram is a lecturer at the University of
Durban-Westville, lecturing in family therapy and engaged
in research directly with post graduate students in the
area of AIDS. She strongly believes that family therapy,
moral regeneration and networking are to be aggressively
accessed in the war against AIDS.
Topic of Presentation:
Winning the War Against AIDS:A Family Therapist's
Interactionist Perspective
Abstract:
The aim of the presentation was to provide delegates
with bold, experience-based information within an
ecosystemic paradigm, and to promote international debate
to arrive at an ever expanding and evolving pool of
knowledge in the area of HIV/AIDS.
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Speaker:
Dr. Mira B. Aghi (Taleem, Ahmedabad, India) 16.00 - 16.25 |
Biodata:
Dr.Mira B Aghi holds a PhD in Psychology, Loyola
University, Chicago. She is a behavioral Scientist and
Communication Expert, A WHO Gold Medalist for Tobacco
Control Activities and Director of Research for Meena
Communication Initiative of UNICEF, South Asia.
Topic of Presentation:
Feasibility of HIV/AIDS prevention by educating the
very young
Abstract:
This paper presents a case study of developing a
communication package for the very young by conducting an
intensive/ extensive Formative Research in South Asia. It
also included a utilization strategy for children both in
and out of school.
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Speaker:
Dr. Damodar V.M. (SNS Foundation - Anand Welfare Centre,
India) 16.25 - 16.50
Biodata:
Dr.Damodar is a Medical Consultant (Industries), and the
Programme Director, Health Education, SNS Foundation -
Anand Welfare Centre, India.
Topic of Presentation:
Prevention of HIV/AIDS in Industrial Labourers
Abstract:
SNS Foundation is a pioneer, and an NGO in the country to
take up the project of HIV/AIDS prevention in the
corporate sector. Currently they are working in the 2nd
phase for Industrial migrant labourers as a targetted
Intervention project to prevent HIV/AIDS, in collaboration
with MDACS and Mutual AIDS Response Group (Industries from
Mulund to Kurla). The paper examined their experiences.
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Speaker:
Mr. Kiran Paudel (New Vision Nepal) 16.50 - 17.15 |
Biodata:
Mr. Kiran Paudel has worked in Drug Abuse Demand
Reduction Project, Ministry of Home Affairs, His Majesty's
Government of Nepal in the capacity of Program Officer. He
is now working in "New Vision Nepal" which focuses on Drug
and HIV/AIDS prevention. The programs are being conducted
in different part of Kingdom of Nepal.
Topic of Presentation:
Role of Local Health Workers in Drug Abuse Prevention
Abstract:
This paper discussed the findings of residential “
Drug Preventive Training for Local Health Workers” that
have been conducted in 9 different parts of the Kingdom of
Nepal.
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Questions and Answers: 17.15 - 17.45
Important Announcements: 17.45 - 18.00
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