Seminar on “HIV/AIDS Vulnerability of Uttar Pradesh (UP)

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SEMINAR on “HIV/AIDS & VULNERABILITY OF UTT AR PRADESH (UP)”

on World AIDS Day (December 01), 2006 and December 02, 2006

Organized by: Global Science Academy

Dear Colleague,

The Global Science Academy (GSA) Basti UP (India) is organizing a state level

Seminar on “HIV/AIDS & Vulnerability of Uttar Pradesh (UP)” at Basti on the

World AIDS Day (December 01), 2006 and December 02, 2006. GSA is a

non-governmental organization, dedicated to achieve the goal of an overall

science oriented education and sustainable future of human-kind with a national

spirit. Membership & Fellowship of the Academy invited (Pl. ask for form).

About the Seminar:

“AIDS is the great moral challenge of our time, and we are clearly at crossroads

in the global fight. Which path will we take? Will we act to save millions of

lives? To preserve families, communities & countries? To protect international

and economic security? The choices we make now will define generations to come.

Let us rise to the challenge, finally get ahead of the epidemic, and change the

course of history.” - Piot, UNAIDS Executive Director.

AIDS, the Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome caused by the human immune

deficiency virus (HIV) has become known as deadly epidemic, first reported in

the US gay community, now moved into general population as a serious epidemic.

That virus (HIV) today affected more than 40 million men, women and children

worldwide, and in the past quarter century has claimed some 25 million lives. In

India, with an estimated 5.7 million infections, has more people living with

HIV/AIDS than any other country in the world.

‘AIDS at 20 in India’: Exactly 20 years ago, the epidemic gained a foothold

among female sex workers in India, but subsequently spread with frightening

speed to the population at large. The Global Science Academy (GSA) proposes to

organize this seminar not only to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the

documentation of first cases of HIV infection in India but also to mobilize the

masses in the context of high vulnerability of the state- Uttar Pradesh (UP).

In UP, being the most populous state of India (166 million as per 2001 census),

the first HIV positive case reported in 1987, is still categorized as “low

prevalence state” in terms of HIV infection rates. But, on the other hand, as

the matter of serious concern, it (UP) is “highly vulnerable”. No doubt, in the

sub-national epidemics scenario, the sero-positivity rates as per sentinel

surveillance were relatively low at STI and ANC sites in UP but the migrants

from the state predominated in the national context, pose them at high risk for

contracting HIV. As per the data available with the Registrar General of India

(1991), the migration from UP are

mainly to those state where HIV/AIDS is reported to be high.

Migrants, usually males, do not move with their families, get the HIV infection

through sex workers. Except migration, there are multivariate causes relating

behavioural dynamics play the predictive roles in HIV infection. Also, poor

health infrastructure in the state as well as poor socioeconomic indicators and

still a low coverage of vulnerable populations with interventions compounded the

problem to a great extent. Realizing the situation of the state, the Global

Science Academy proposes to organize the state level Seminar on “HIV/AIDS &

Vulnerability of Uttar Pradesh (UP)” on World AIDS Day (December 01) & December

02, 2006.

The purpose of the Seminar is to bring together participation from a wide

variety of interest to explore the possibilities towards a common approach for

war against AIDS by understanding the UP scenario. Further, it intends to

provide recent advances highlighting the adverse effects of AIDS, its impact on

society and what are the state specific measures need to be adopted. Emphasis

will also be laid on more vigorous response in the form of public campaigns in

the state by community participation in mobilizing masses that can effectively

help in stabilizing the epidemic.

Topics proposed to be discussed in technical sessions include:

• AIDS at 20 in India: UP Lesions.

• HIV/AIDS Vulnerability indicators of Eastern, Central, Western & Bundelkhand

Regions of UP.

• Need for strengthening Mapping and Behavioural Surveillance of vulnerable and

marginalized groups in UP.

• AIDS Control: Need for comprehensive BCC (Behaviour Change Communication)

strategy in UP.

• Prevention of AIDS in UP: Role of Govt., NGOs, GIPA & PLHAs Network,

scientists & media.

• Bio-psychosocial aspects of HIV infection in UP and influences of legal and

policy issues.

I have the great pleasure in extending a cordial invitation to you to attend and

to contribute in this state level Seminar on the World AIDS Day (December 01) &

December 02, 2006 at Basti, UP (India).

With best wishes and kindest regards.

Dr. Anil Pratap Singh, Secy. & CEO

Global Science Academy, Basti-272 001

Tele-fax No.: +(India) 5542 247186

Email: globalaps@...

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Participation: Medical professionals, Social-workers, Industrialists,

Beaurocrats, Journalists, Lawyers, Scientists and Research Scholars working in

industries, Government College/ Universities, Public Sector undertakings,

Research and Development Organizations, NGOs and Laboratories etc. can

participate in the Seminar. Further, Gram Pradhans and health service providers

of the grassroots level are especially encouraged to participate in the Seminar.

Submission of Abstracts:

Authors are requested to submit two copies of abstracts (research

work/suggestive article), one original and one copy, according to following

instructions:

* Prepare on good quality A4 size paper with margins of 2.5 cm. Abstract should

not exceed one page in length. Use font size 12 in Times New Roman.

* Use single spacing throughout not exceeding 300 words including title, name(s)

of author(s) and affiliation(s). Make title as concise as possible.

* Indicate by (*) presenting author(s).

* Include four keywords describing key advances identified in the paper.

A condition of submission is that, if accepted, the paper will be presented at

the Seminar by the author or one of the co-authors.

Submission should contain a signed statement that the material will not be

presented prior the Seminar. Previously presented paper will not be accepted.

Deadlines:

Registration: Nov. 25, 2006

Abstract submission: Nov. 20, 2006

Notification of acceptance: Nov. 25, 2006

Full Paper: At the time of Seminar

Registration Fee:

Up to From . Nov. 25, 2006

Nov. 26, 2006

GSA Members Rs. 750/- Rs. 850/-

Non-Members Rs. 1000/- Rs.1100/-

Accompanying Person Rs. 750/- Rs. 850/-

Scholars/students Rs. 750/- Rs. 850/-

Institute/Industry

Sponsorship with

2 delegate and 1

page advertisement

in the proceedings Rs.5000/- Rs.5500/-

P.S.: As the number of places are limited, we request you to get registered

immediately to avoid disappointment, by sending the enclosed Registration Form

duly filled with necessary payments.

Donations & Sponsorships:

Support is solicited in the form of raising financial contributions to the

Seminar in the form of Donations & Sponsorships. Donors/ Sponsors should submit

their Demand Draft (in Rupees or US dollars) in the name of Global Science

Academy, payable at Basti.

Accommodation:

Accommodation can be reserved for the participants in a Hotel. Please indicate

your choice of accommodation among the following, in the registration form.

Tariff

Single Double

(A)Non A.C. Rs. 250-

(B)A.C. Super Delux Rs.750/-

©Suite Rs. 950/-

(D)Suit Delux Rs. 1250/-

(E)Suit Super Delux Rs. 1500/-

(F)A.C. Super Delux, with 4 bed

occupancy Rs. 1100/-

• Person charges in above categories will additional

• Dormitory with relatively less tariff are also available Tariff above Rs.

1100/- will also add 5% local taxes. Please remit the charges for hotel

accommodation along with registration fee.

Reservation:

To avoid unnecessary inconvenience in return journey, participants are advised

to book return tickets with reservation duly confirmed well in advance. However,

the Organizing Committee will help in reserving the tickets against Rs. 50.00

service charge per ticket.

Place & Climate:

Basti is well connected by Rail and Road transport networks. The nearest

Air-port is Gorakhpur, 70 kms. From Basti.

During December, the climate will be cold with night temperature of about 7

to 10 degree C and day temperature around 15 to 20 degree C. Therefore one

should bring woolen clothes and beddings.

Payments and Correspondence:

All payments should be made in the name of Global Science Academy payable at

Basti along with duly filled-in registration form and same may be sent to the

Secretariat at the address given below:

Dr. Anil Pratap Singh

Secretary & CEO,

Global Science Academy,

Basti-272 001 (UP) India

Tele-fax No.: +91 5542 247186

Email: globalaps@...

Email: global_aps@...

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