Over 100 Students Took Part in an HIV Prevention Campaign

October 31, 2025

On 31 October 2025, specialists from the Akmola Regional Centre for HIV Prevention, together with the Youth Health Centre of Panacea Clinic LLP, conducted an HIV prevention campaign for students of the Multidisciplinary Innovation College in the village of Krasny Yar.

More than 100 first-year students participated in the meeting. For many, it was the first opportunity to openly discuss important topics related to HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

The discussion focused not only on HIV transmission routes and prevention measures but also on the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s own health.

As noted by Assel Baltabayeva, Head of the Prevention Department at the Regional HIV Centre, “Knowing your HIV status is part of a modern culture of health.”

According to Ulpan Amanbayeva, psychologist at the Youth Health Centre, “Such meetings help young people not only to receive accurate information, but also to develop self-awareness, respect for others, and skills for safe sexual behaviour.”

The event took place in a friendly and trusting atmosphere. Students actively engaged in discussions, shared their thoughts, and asked questions to the experts. Initiatives like this play an important role in fostering a culture of health among young people and increasing awareness about HIV.

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