It is shocking to note that Asia contributes to over 20% of annual HIV infections. One simply cannot do enough to spread awareness to this problem which has assumed pandemic proportions.
A conference on HIV/AIDS is being held on June 1-2, 2008 at the International Art of Living ashram, Bangalore. The conference is being jointly organized by the Art of Living, UNAIDS and Asian Interfaith Network on HIV/AIDS (AINA).
While health professionals and research scientists are doing every bit to understand this syndrome and also contain it, HIV/AIDS continues to be deeply woven into the societal fabric.
It is not merely a matter of controlling the disease through medication or prevention, but actually educating the healthy 'others' towards behavior and lifestyle. Religious doctrines throughout the ages have emphasized on having love, compassion and understanding towards those afflicted by ill-health. What is clearly needed is a shift in people's mindset.
Conferences such as this are so very timely and apt. For more details about the conference, please contact:
The Central Projects Department,
The Art of Living International Centre, Bangalore
Phone No: 080 32940807
Email id: centralprojects@gmail.com
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