Youth “HIV Party” in the Abai Region

November 27, 2025

In the Abai region, events dedicated to World AIDS Day continue under the motto: “From Challenges to Transformations in Response to HIV.”

The Regional Center for HIV Prevention, with the support of the leadership of Alikhan Bokeikhanov University, organized one of the main campaign events: an interactive youth event called the “HIV Party.”

The speakers at the event included Dilara Tukeeva, a doctor from the Regional Center for HIV Prevention; Adil Kadyrgaliev, a representative of the NGO “SocKZ”; and a person living with HIV.

Adil Kadyrgaliev, as a public figure, spoke about how he maintains openness when society is not always ready for honesty and what it means for him to be a person of support.

The person living with HIV shared their life story: how they accepted their status, their motivation for antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and their active role in educating youth about HIV prevention.

Dilara Tukeeva emphasized that knowledge and openness play a key role in reducing stigma against people living with HIV. When society understands how HIV is transmitted, that modern therapy allows people to live full lives, and that it does not pose a risk to others, fear and prejudice disappear.

In a live dialogue format, students discussed the most important HIV prevention issues, debunked common myths and stereotypes, and highlighted the importance of regular testing and supporting people living with HIV.

During the event, an educational quiz in the Kahoot game format was held to test participants’ knowledge about HIV. The most active participants were awarded prizes from the organizers.

Students showed high engagement, and at the end of the event, all interested attendees underwent rapid HIV testing.

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