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The Y. R. G. Centre for AIDS Research
& Education (YRG CARE) was formed in 1993 within the Y.R.
Gaitonde Medical, Educational and Research Foundation, a public
charitable trust. Dr.
Suniti Solomon, the Founding Director of the Centre is
a retired Professor of Microbiology from the Madras Medical
College. In 1986, her laboratory documented the first evidence
of HIV in India.
YRG CARE has a stated mission
to respond to needs of people who are not receiving care and
support or education/information for HIV.
YRG CARE is striving to create a social consensus towards
its vision and objectives
that people with HIV and AIDS and their families live with
dignity, and there are no new HIV infections.
YRG CARE has multiple activities in the areas of prevention,
research, care and support. These include |
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- Adolescent Sexual Health Project
- Continuum of Care: Integrated Care Model
- Documentation and dissemination of best practices
- Social action programme
- Consulting in Sexual health, Programme Management,
Care and Support for people with HIV in resource poor
countries
- Information, Education & Communication (IEC)
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The activities of YRG CARE are guided
by the Institution
Review Board and
Community Advisory Board. |
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