Raja Narasimhama '1.14 Lakh HIV, AIDS Patients Receiving Medical Services'

Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha on Thursday participated in a human chain programme organized on the cable bridge by the Telangana AIDS Control Society to promote awareness on HIV/AIDS. 

Addressing the gathering, the Minister stated that, as part of statewide initiatives, rallies, human chains, and medical camps are being organized to enhance public



awareness on HIV/AIDS.

He explained that HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system and, if left untreated, can progress to AIDS. 

He clarified that HIV spreads through unprotected sexual contact, transfusion of contaminated blood, and similar causes, and does not spread through casual contact such as handshakes, hugging, or sharing food.