The Red Ribbon Express, the world's largest social mobilisation campaigner against HIV/AIDS, arrived at Mancheswsar railway station of Bhubaneswar today. It will stay in this station today and tomorrow for public viewing. Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the exhibition and hoped it will create awareness on HIV/AIDS among the people, especially the youths.<br/>The exhibition train which has 8 coaches, is aimed at spreading awareness on HIV, promoting safe behavioural practices and fighting stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV infection. A coach on National Rural Health Mission with a display on Malaria, TB, Swine Flu and Reproductive and Child Health Services has been added. <br/> The Red Ribbon Express which started its journey on 1st December 2009, World AIDS Day, will cover 160 railway stations across 24 states before ending its journey on this December. <br/>
News On AIR | May 9, 2010 1:25 PM
Red Ribbon Express arrives in Bhubaneshwar