Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Nutrition Kits Distributed to HIV Patients
In Kurnool, a special event was held at the Government General Hospital to give out nutrition kits to people with HIV.
Dr Bhaskar, the District Medical and Health Officer, was the main speaker.
He talked about how important good food is for staying healthy, especially for people with HIV.
He also explained that HIV is not spread by sharing food or using the same toilet, but only through unsafe activities.
Dr Bhaskar encouraged everyone to be kind to people with HIV and reminded them that there are good medicines available to help them live healthy lives.
He advised them to eat well, take their medicine regularly, and avoid alcohol and smoking.
Fifty people received nutrition kits worth Rs 3,000 each, thanks to donors.
Many health officials and representatives from different organizations were also present at the event.
Nutrition Kit Distribution Programme held at Government General Hospital, Kurnool.
Dr Bhaskar emphasized the importance of nutritious food for HIV-positive individuals.
HIV transmission myths were clarified, stating it does not spread through shared food or toilets.
50 beneficiaries received nutrition kits worth Rs 3,000 each.
Regular CD4 count and viral load tests, along with a healthy lifestyle, were advised for HIV management.
- Who
- HIV-positive individuals and health officials
- What
- Distribution of nutrition kits and awareness about HIV
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Government General Hospital, Kurnool
- Why
- To promote good health and dispel myths about HIV transmission
- Event
- Nutrition Kit Distribution Programme
- Location
- Government General Hospital, Kurnool
- Chief Guest
- Dr Bhaskar (DMHO)
- Beneficiaries
- 50 HIV-positive individuals
- Kit Value
- Rs 3,000 each
- HIV Transmission
- Unsafe and unethical activities
- Supporting Organisations
- District AIDS Control Society, SRED NGO, Nestam District Level Positive Network