Kapurthala, Jan.16 (Punjab Post Bureau) – National Coalition of people living with HIV (NCPI) conducted a District level sensitization meeting in the district of Kapurthala at Civil Hospital under the chairmanship of Civil Surgeon Dr. Jasmeet Bawa. Participants from both public and private health facilities and laboratories were present in the sensitization meet. Team of NCPI lead by Medical Manager Dr. Princey Verma, Program officer MR. Ankush shared the updated PPTCT guidelines and the reporting system for HIV from private sector. They reinforced the reporting of testing number of HIV and Syphilis amongst ANC cases. State program officers and doctors from civil hospital also graced the meet with their presence.
Civil surgeon concluded the meeting by ensuring the staff at all facilities to use personal protective kits and laid stress on proper pre and post counselling of all-concerned patients. She appreciated the efforts taken by Svetana project team.