Earlier, the Haryana Health Department had launched the campaign in five districts of the state and achieved much success in spreading AIDS awareness. About 25,000 cases of sexually transmitted diseases were detected and treated free of cost. Follow up of these cases revealed that almost all had been cured. It is following thissuccess that a decision to implement the same in another 10 districts has been taken. The campaign will last from December 2-December 9, 1999, during which period all family health centres in rural areas will organise health camps.

Pensioners want dispensary
Chandigarh: The city unit of the Coordination Committee of the Central Government Pensioners Associations has demanded the construction of a dispensary for pensioners. Association chairman C.L. Punj today also demanded additional pension for additional service and revision of pension of pensioners retired between January 1, 1996 and post-1996.