Beijing launches HIV/AIDS hotline

Beijing Nov 30 (IANS) Beijing on Thursday launched a hotline number to provide consultation services for HIV/AIDS patients.

Beijing Home of Red Ribbon a non-governmental organisation launched the hotline to provide a series of services including basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS evaluation of unsafe sex and psychological counselling reports Xinhua.

Zhao Hongxin an HIV/AIDS expert with Beijing Ditan Hospital took the first call on the hotline answering questions about unsafe sex and anti-retroviral drugs.

"We must give HIV/AIDS patients enough care and support mainly medical aid to solve their problems " said Wang Kerong Beijing Home of Red Ribbon office director.

The organisation was established in 2005 and provides comprehensive care for HIV/AIDS patients and their families with medical support volunteer services and legal aid.

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