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Upcoming Events

Presentation on rapid HIV testing by Orasure

Wake Up Pune has arranged a presentation by Mr. Quoc Pham, the representative for Asia from Orasure Technologies, Inc. on 10 March 2010.

The presentation will be focused on the OraQuick Oral Fluid HIV-1/2 Test that yields a result in 20 minutes from a simple, painless swab of the mouth. Regulatory requirements for the importation of the test into India are expected to be cleared by around 01 March. Rapid oral fluid HIV testing is the future of HIV testing. You can learn more about this product at http://www.orasure.com/products-infectious/products-infectious-oraquick.asp .

Current and upcoming WUP events include:

HIV BOOTCAMPS

Information about Wake Up Pune's HIV Bootcamps can be found here.

English: Next dates coming soon - please contact us for details.
Marathi: Next dates coming soon - please contact us for details.

HIV Bootcamps are workshops for Pune youth. The primary objective is to sensitise and improve participant understanding of HIV/AIDS, and related issues such as sexuality and drug use. Other sessions develop skills in activism, such as the creation of awareness media (e.g. street theatre, films) and grassroots level advocacy. Bootcampers are recruited from colleges and companies as well through public awareness events. Participants must be aged 18–30.

Organised by Wake Up Pune.

For more information contact:
Wake Up Pune Coordinator
email: wakeuppune@gmail.com

CONDOM CRICKET
Next dates to be confirmed

Condom cricket is a regular game of cricket in which the sport acts as a metaphor for how HIV infects the body and affects it. The batting team take the side of protecting the human body (represented by the wickets), while the fielding team takes the side of HIV/AIDS and related illnesses. The batter tries to protect the health (wickets) by using a condom (bat) to ward off HIV (ball). The bowler continues to try to attack the body, while opportunistic infections (fielders) assist in helping HIV succeed. Sports vests with HIV, TB, Pneumonia etc printed across them will be worn during each game.

Organised by Wake Up Pune.

For more information contact:
Wake Up Pune Coordinator
email: wakeuppune@gmail.com

 

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