Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (KM/SM)

Mangalore, Aug 3: ‘Bayalu’, a compiled book of 'Nimma Prashne Nanna Uttara', the column run by Veenadari K, in leading Kannada daily Vijaya Karnataka was released by Dr M Mohan Alva, chairman of Alva's Education trust in the press conference here on Friday August 3.

Releasing the book, he said “World is aware of HIV but the patients are treated as untouchables.”

The HIV infected persons need moral support as they face social, political, problems besides the other problems, he informed.

The above released book may prove to be a significant contribution to the world and prove beckon of hope and guiding light in the lives of HIV infected people, he wished.
 
Red ribbon should not be used in media to symbolize the infection and relevant information on sex hygiene, opined Veenadhari K.
 
Reshma G Ullal, trustee of Sameeksa Trust, proposed the vote of thanks and Divakar, trustee of Sameeksa, welcomed and introduced the dignitaries.