Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University organized an Awareness program on World AIDS Day on 01 December 2022. The event was organised by the Pharmacology Club. Dr Ankit Sharma, Asst. Prof. UIPS, delivered a session on the causes of AIDS in the community and myths related to AIDS. Total 70 students participated in the awareness program. Dr. Ankit Sharma discussed the Epidemiology, Etiology and pathophysiology of AIDS. He further added various methods for prevention and recent trends associated for the treatments of AIDS.
Prof (Dr) Vikash Jakhmola, Dean UIPS welcomed all the participants and mentioned various risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Amit Semwal. He emphasized the need and significance of awareness of AIDS among the people. He motivated students to stay healthy and shared his views on AIDS awareness and its prevention.
