World Aids Day has been observed as AIDS Education day, sharing of knowledge, and prevention to millions of people.

AIDS Education was given to thousands of sex workers at several places across the world. Safe sex practices were advocated to see that AIDS is checked at the source point itself.

This free information was also given to hard/drug addicts, who are a very high risk group for the disease. They were told of the mantra ‘one needle/one time/one man’ and educated of the use of disposable syringes and/or autoclaved needles.

Furthermore, health education was given to health care practitioners who continually engage with AIDS patients. The importance of careful disposal of contaminated body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, amniotic, peritoneal and pleural fluids, was emphasized and strict compliance with standard disposal measures were advocated to them.

Although the scientists are continuous to research and find out the solutions, there have been no drugs to treat this disease effectively. Therefore education and awareness itself are considered necessary requirements for the prevention of this deadly disease. Next time when you confront an AIDS patient you know to be compassionate with him and you also know how to handle him.