What legal aid is available for HIV/AIDS patients in Visakhapatnam?

HIV/AIDS patients can approach the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) for free legal aid and support.

How can children affected by AIDS get help?

Children affected by AIDS can avail free education and protection through the DLSA.

Why is insurance coverage important for AIDS patients?

Insurance coverage is crucial as prohibitive costs of tests and drugs prevent poor patients from continuing medication.

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AIDS Awareness: Free Legal Aid for Patients

1 Dec

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Summary

HIV/AIDS patients can access free legal aid through DLSA.
Children affected by AIDS are eligible for free education.
Governments urged to ensure insurance coverage for AIDS patients.

AIDS Awareness: Free Legal Aid for Patients

Awareness meetings, informational brochures, and rallies marked World AIDS Day on Monday. The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organized events, with its secretary R. Sanyasi Naidu announcing that HIV/AIDS patients can avail free legal aid. He further informed that children affected by AIDS are entitled to free education and protection, and provided the toll-free number 15100 for assistance.

The Divisional Railway Hospital in Visakhapatnam also participated in World AIDS Day observance with awareness activities. Globally, December 1 is dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, remembering those lost to the disease, and supporting those living with HIV.

At an awareness meet, Dr. Kutikuppala Surya Rao underscored the necessity for government insurance for AIDS patients, as the high cost of tests and drugs hinders treatment continuity for the poor. He also pointed out that HIV often presents with co-infections like TB and cancer, due to compromised immunity.