Re: Nagpur Municipal Corporation to start schools for HIV Infected Children

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Nagpur Municipal Corporation to start schools for HIV Infected

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Combined posting of the messages from

Dr. Nandlal Jotwani

Dr. Rakesh Bharti

Dr. Divya Mithel

Dr K.G. Kulkarni

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Dear Forum,

I think instituting separate schools for CLHAs would betray ignorance

about HIV, which does not affect or infect co-learners by simply

studying together. Further, the separate schools for CLHAs are liable

to stigmatize the CLHAs and also alienate them from the mainstream

society, which will have adverse socio-psychological implications.

I believe that the CLHAs ought to be integrated in the society by

admitting them in the same schools where all other children study,

and it must be ensured that the sex education, including HIV/AIDS and

values-oriented education, at appropriate levels, forms an integral

part of the school curriculum; as well as the schools are adequately

equipped with HIV/AIDS-trained teachers and para-medical personnel

who are capable of mentoring and monitoring students and their

activities in the school events including field trips, creating an

enlightened, free environment of self-motivated learners with a sense

of responsibility appropriate to their levels of learning and age.

Dr. Nandlal Jotwani

President

Global Harmony

Non-Profit NGO

Email: nandlaljotwani@...

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Dear FORUM

That is pure rubbish and going back old prehistoric era. It reminds

me of old ways of treating Leprosy [patients. Why not then have all

things seperate for them - create another island for HIVers alone

Atleast i was disgusted after reading the news item

The earlier the project is scrapped better it is.

Bharti

Dr.Rakesh Bharti,

Bharti Derma Care and Research center,

27-D,Sant Avenue,The Mall,

Amritsar143001,Punjab INDIA

Email-rakesh.bharti1@...

9814044213 / 01832277822 /01832278522

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Dear Forum,

This is regarding the NMC to open schools for CHLAs.I too agree with

all the panelist that this decision will increase the already

existing stigma and descrimination against the victims. Instead, the

NMC should think of making education free for the victims and also

create job opportunities for them to have them a independent and

dignified life.

Dr. Divya Mithel,

Jyothis Care center, Kalamboli

Email: d_mithel@...

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Dear all,

The decision of the NMC to start separate schools in not in good

taste.

It encourages the discrimination against which all individuals and

NGOs are fighting all these years Instead The NMC should encourage

the admission of HIV infected children in the regular schools where

all other children study. OR If there are schools run by NMC it can

pass a resolution to admit the HIV infected children in its schools

without discrimination

Dr K.G. Kulkarni

e-mail: <kulkarnikg@...>