Srinagar, Dec. 1 -- Directorate of Health Services Kashmir on Wednesday celebrated World AIDS Day which is observed every year on December 1 in all the hospitals across Kashmir.

A spokesperson of the Directorate of Health Services said that the World AIDS Day celebrations were held across hospitals where people were given awareness and were reminded of that HIV has not gone away. During the programs, comprehensive health education was given regarding disease and measures to prevent it.

This year the theme of the day is "End Inequalities, End AIDS", highlighting the fact that as much as the virus itself, the social stigma attached with also affects people.

The day is observed across the globe to spread awareness among masses regarding t...