The Campaign

Launched in November 2006, the Wake Up Pune initiative is a concentrated effort to make Pune aware of the HIV epidemic that faces this city. Official figures report that in Jan-Oct 2007, 18,039 people in the city were tested …

Volunteer

One of the Wake Up Pune campaign’s core strengths is our team of volunteers. But with so many events happening, there’s always room for more enthusiastic people to join the team!

How to get involved

There are several ways to …

Events

• The Kite Festival !!
• Documentary Film Competition: DEADLINES EXTENDED

• Fundraising and Awareness Event at Suzlon Energy Ltd.

Getting Tested

View HIV Testing Centres in Pune in a full screen map

HIV Testing Feedback
If you have been tested in Pune, you can help us assess the best testing centres by filling out our anonymous online survey. The survey can …

Dr Punewali

• "HIV Through Kissing?"
• Contact with a used razor blade, is there a risk of HIV?
• "Risk of sexual encounters with sex workers?"
• "Red rash on penis"
• "Sex without a condom"
• "How long can HIV live outside the body?"

News

• Funding crunch is a major threat to HIV treatment November 22, 2011

  London, 21 November 2011 – The growing number of averted HIV/AIDS deaths according to data released by UNAIDS represents important progress, but the number of people put on treatment must increase dramatically in order to reap the benefits ...

• India witnesses 56% drop in new HIV cases: UNAIDS
• ‘There are more than 1 lakh HIV-positive patients in India’
• Stairway to Heaven Fell Short
• A hero — but no magic this
• How AIR Madras reached out to public with innovative programming

HIV: What? How? Who?

A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the excellent AVERT website.

However, some background information is also given here.

What is HIV? What is AIDS?…

HIV in Pune

Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra, with a growing population of more than 40 lakhs (4 million). It ranks among the top five HIV prevalence cities in the state.

The reality of the impact that the HIV pandemic …

Contact Us