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The Confederation of Indian Industry would soon be launching the toll free helpline for spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS. The helpline is available in four languages.
The announcement was made during an event organized by International Labour Organisation (ILO), Delhi State Aids Control Society (DSACS) and the CII in New Delhi. Meenakshi Dhanda of the CII mentioned that the helpline could be accessed in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu.
"This initiative's aim is to spread awareness among as many people as we possibly can, therefore we have the helpline in four different languages. One can dial 1800-180-2008 or 0172-266217 to speak to the counsellors and seek information regarding HIV/AIDS," Dhanda said.
"CII has trained 38,500 people through workshops and infotainment in order to strengthen corporate responsibility for a safer tomorrow. In addition, 463 professionals have been trained on Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) and 233 corporate members are signatory to the HIV policy for CII," she added.
P. Joshina, training and advocacy officer at ILO, mentioned that 90% of HIV infections spread during 15-49 years.
"The national policy on HIV/AIDS released by the ministry of labour is a testimony to right to work for people suffering from the disease. The corporate must undertake HIV/AIDS awareness programmes within the organisation, and broaden its domains by reaching out to its supply chain and community at large," Joshina said.
