On August 23rd, specialists from youth politics, physical culture and sports departments of Irkutsk Oblast authorities, Irkutsk Oblast AIDS Center, Russian Red Cross\Irkutsk Oblast Branch participated in the Federal-level anti-drug campaign, which took place in Irkutsk under the motto of “No Illegal Drugs!” The event took place in the “Labor” Stadium from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Despite the dull weather, there were a lot of people, who were not indifferent to the problem.
Russian Red Cross\Irkutsk Oblast Branch staff disseminated information on prevention – leaflets on general information on HIV, because drug addiction and drug addiction are always very closely connected. They also gave out informative and developing bookmarks, offered to take an express HIV anti-body test (there was an AIDS Center mobile unit working right at the stadium). RRC specialists also answered questions and counseled attendees on the issues related to HIV-infection