A group of drug addicts are the most vulnerable population to HIV infection, which is why treatment and rehabilitation programs should be carried out to ensure the full rights and dignity of drug addicts.
On Saturday (December 30), a discussion meeting titled ‘Silver Jubilee of Harm Reduction Program’ was said by the speakers at a joint initiative of UNAIDS and NPUD at a hotel in Baridhara of the capital. Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. Kamal Uddin Ahmed Sabha was present as the chief guest. The special guest was the country director of the United Nations HIV agency UNAIDS. Saima Khan.
Essam Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed said, ‘Drug addicts should be looked at from the perspective of human rights. They need special help at social, family and government levels. We all have to take care of them."
He said the Declaration of Universal Human Rights mentions the honorable right to live from birth, a section of drug addicts at the most vulnerable population of HIV infection, our integrated, humane and research-oriented. Steps to take action. Health care is a fundamental right. The National Human Rights Commission is very vocal in ensuring the rights of health care, medical and public service issues.
Dr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed also said that in many cases, the deviation is normal but the return to normal life is the main success. The public and private organizations and media workers should play a vital role towards drug addicts. Efforts should be made to remove the structural obstacles by ensuring effective communication. In Bangladesh, the prevalence of drugs is relatively low due to religious values. Yet the emphasis on drug supply should be prevented by the strong hand.
The program ended with the slogan ‘Amra Karbo Joy Ekad’ with the participation of the community and providing financial support to some senior, honest and past field workers working in the Harm Reduction Programme.
Among others, PLHIV Network General Secretary Hafizuddin Munna, NApud President Md Rashedul Islam, former president, Sahed Ibn Obaid Choton, General Secretary Abul Bashar Paltu, National Consultant Md Omar Farooq, UN Narcotics Bangladesh Office Officer Abu Taher, Care Bangladesh Directorate Directorate, Director of Narcotics Control Directorate and Deputy Director of National AIDS STD Program Mahbubur Rahman were present as guests among others.
