<p>He was addressing a press conference at SNR Hospital in Kolar on Tuesday.<br /><br />Giving out taluk-wise data, Dr Jagadish said Kolar taluk has a total of 753 HIV/AIDS affected persons are in Kolar, 570 in Bangarpet, 429 Mulbagal, 335 in Srinivaspur and 414 cases in Malur. <br /><br />The Antiretroviral treatment (ART) centres have been opened at four taluk government hospitals, he said. <br /><br />He further said that data with regard to persons living with HIV/AIDS and those who have died of dreaded disease is being gathered with the help of non-voluntary organisations in the district and by March end, the data will be ready. <br /><br />The affected persons are being identified and they would be given APL/BPL cards. He also explained about treatment available for pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS. <br /><br />At the SNR Hospital, a 20-bed ward will be exclusively provided for the HIV/AIDS patients at the SNR Hospital. Samagra, a non-voluntary organisation is also a part of this cause. <br /><br />Apart from it, HIV affected persons who are also suffering from TB have been provided 20-bed separate wards, he added. <br /><br />At the SNR Hospital, the CD-4 blood count for HIV/AIDS patients will be offered at free of cost. <br />From 2006 to 2010, as many as 3475 cases have been registered at the ART Centre of which 963 cases have undergone ART, he added. <br /><br />With Wednesday being the World AIDS Day, an awareness programme will be conducted.<br /><br /> Zilla Panchayat president Mangamma Muniswamy will inaugurate the procession that will pass through M G Roadm Doddapet, Clock Tower, New Bus Stand and Holster Memorial Hall. <br /><br />The participants will light candle in the evening and take oath to fight against the dreaded disease.</p>
<p>He was addressing a press conference at SNR Hospital in Kolar on Tuesday.<br /><br />Giving out taluk-wise data, Dr Jagadish said Kolar taluk has a total of 753 HIV/AIDS affected persons are in Kolar, 570 in Bangarpet, 429 Mulbagal, 335 in Srinivaspur and 414 cases in Malur. <br /><br />The Antiretroviral treatment (ART) centres have been opened at four taluk government hospitals, he said. <br /><br />He further said that data with regard to persons living with HIV/AIDS and those who have died of dreaded disease is being gathered with the help of non-voluntary organisations in the district and by March end, the data will be ready. <br /><br />The affected persons are being identified and they would be given APL/BPL cards. He also explained about treatment available for pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS. <br /><br />At the SNR Hospital, a 20-bed ward will be exclusively provided for the HIV/AIDS patients at the SNR Hospital. Samagra, a non-voluntary organisation is also a part of this cause. <br /><br />Apart from it, HIV affected persons who are also suffering from TB have been provided 20-bed separate wards, he added. <br /><br />At the SNR Hospital, the CD-4 blood count for HIV/AIDS patients will be offered at free of cost. <br />From 2006 to 2010, as many as 3475 cases have been registered at the ART Centre of which 963 cases have undergone ART, he added. <br /><br />With Wednesday being the World AIDS Day, an awareness programme will be conducted.<br /><br /> Zilla Panchayat president Mangamma Muniswamy will inaugurate the procession that will pass through M G Roadm Doddapet, Clock Tower, New Bus Stand and Holster Memorial Hall. <br /><br />The participants will light candle in the evening and take oath to fight against the dreaded disease.</p>