WUP Bootcamp – Sunday 21st October

On Sunday 21st October, Wake Up Pune volunteers ran an HIV bootcamp for new volunteers. The 2 hour session covered the basics about HIV biology, transmission, testing, treatment, contraception, statistics and stigma. We hope this information gave new and old …

WUP @ Shisha Cafe

Accompanied by a stream of eclectic jazz and a relaxed Friday-night vibe, Wake Up Pune hit Koregaon Park’s Shisha Café on 21st September. As well as distributing questionnaires and setting straight some common misconceptions about HIV/AIDS, our team of volunteers …

Wake up Sinhgad! A Project Genesis event.

18^th September saw a 30 member strong team comprising of volunteers from Kirloskar, AIESEC and Wake up Pune, who worked together to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS across the entire Sinhgad College campus. The day started with a silent rally …

HIV related CANCERS….Things you should know….

HIV transmission from a shared test tube?

Hello sir/mam,

I once worked for the Indian Red Cross Society under which we conducted many blood donation camps in colleges. In  the camp, blood  HB level tests were done for ladies before blood donation. I also went through the …

Raising Awareness at Yerawada Slums: A Project Genesis Event

Wake Up Pune has partnered with AIESEC and Kirloskar to deliver Project Genesis, an exciting  6 week HIV/AIDS awareness program. Between three partners, we have the HIV knowledge and expertise, volunteer power and resources to deliver a brilliant campaign.…

Kicking off Project Genesis!

Wake Up Pune have partnered with AIESEC and Kirloskar to deliver Project Genesis, an exciting  6 week HIV/AIDS awareness program. Between three partners, we have the HIV knowledge and expertise, volunteer power and resources to deliver a brilliant campaign. Here’s …

Fourth Generation HIV testing?

My query is…

1) Do SERUM CMIA COMBO AG/AB ARE RELIABLE AT 8 and 9 WEEK FROM EXPOSURE?

2) Can HIV is transmitted through BLOOD DRAW FROM SYRINGE?

3) How much are SERUM CMIA COMBO TEST ARE ACCURATE?

4) Can …

Aussie Olympian Reveals HIV Status

Gay Australian Olympian Ji Wallace has publicly revealed his HIV status in a letter sent to the Star Observer.

Wallace, a trampolinist who won a silver medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, said he was inspired to make …