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 …

Photo Gallery

Check out the pictures of our last events and activities!

Sometimes an image explains much more than a long speech… Go through our photo gallery to better understand what we do.

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Events

• Volunteer meeting

• Live installation at Pune Railway Station

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 …

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 …

News

• HIV and pregnancy- CDC February 22, 2013HIV transmission from mother to child during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or breastfeeding is known as perinatal transmission and is the most common route of HIV infection in children. When HIV is diagnosed before or during pregnancy, perinatal transmission can be reduced to less than 1% if appropriate medical treatment is given, the virus becomes undetectable, and…

• HIV and Pregnancy- AVERT article
• Good News – HIV decrease in Maharashtra
• 2012 HIV Statistics
• Aussie Olympian Reveals HIV Status
• Wake Up Pune to host HIV Positive Melava

Dr Punewali

• What is the normal waiting period for confirming a negative result?
• Last friday, whilst having sex the condom tore. I have got myself tested for HIV and it’s showing negative. What should I do to be 100% sure that I am not infected?
• How long does HIV last when expose to air? Can HIV live in dried blood? Please provide links.
• HIV Test Result false negative due to consuming vitamin tablets?
• HIV transmission from a shared test tube?
• Fourth Generation HIV testing?

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 …