A round table was held at Mirzo Ulugbek Samarkand State Technical University to raise young people's awareness of HIV infection and to promote a healthy lifestyle.
The event was attended by O‘ktam Nurullayev, physician-epidemiologist of the Samarkand regional AIDS Control Centre, Sherzod Bozorov, dean of students, Charos Xushmurodova, head of the student clubs division, the university's prevention inspectors, deputy deans for youth affairs and tutors.
The round table discussed: the importance of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and physical activity; the fight against drug addiction and AIDS and their negative consequences; the effects of psychoactive substances on health and preventing their illegal spread; and practical recommendations for raising preventive awareness among young people.
During the event, videos on the subject were shown, information leaflets were distributed, and participants held open discussions with specialists.
These awareness efforts aim to guide our young people towards a healthy lifestyle, prevent illness and warn against harmful habits. Such initiatives will continue in the future.
