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May 12th, 2006, 23:43
"Philippines delegation arrives to study cityтАЩs AIDS programs
Pattaya Mail, Vimolrat Singnikorn
The mayor of Tabaco City in the Philippines led a team of councilors and health and social workers to Pattaya to learn how the fight against AIDS is being conducted here. Arriving on May 3, Mayor Alex A Burce and his delegation were met at Pattaya City Hall by Deputy Mayor Verawat Khakhay, Dr Philippe Seur of HEARTT 2000, representatives of Fight Against AIDS and the Population and Community Development Association, and other personnel from the health care sector.
Dr. Philippe Seur, from Help Ensure Aids Rescue Together in Thailand (HEARTT 2000) spoke about supporting Pattaya City AIDS patients. Dr Seur said that he has been working amongst AIDS patients in Pattaya for a long time, and that currently there are about 1,000 receiving care. Treatment requires a considerable budget but HEARTT 2000 receives good support from many clubs and private organizations in Pattaya City.
Verawat said that Pattaya City has continually run campaigns and public relations programs to educate the public on the danger of AIDS and to reduce the number of infections. City hall conducted a survey that revealed patients were typically in the 20 to 44 age band. Pattaya City arranges activities for AIDS patients to spend their time usefully, via organizations such as the Yellow Rose Club in the city or the Candle of Light Club in Chonburi. Furthermore, Pattaya City supports all AIDS patients with 500 baht monthly per person, plus other appropriate support."
Pattaya Mail, Vimolrat Singnikorn
The mayor of Tabaco City in the Philippines led a team of councilors and health and social workers to Pattaya to learn how the fight against AIDS is being conducted here. Arriving on May 3, Mayor Alex A Burce and his delegation were met at Pattaya City Hall by Deputy Mayor Verawat Khakhay, Dr Philippe Seur of HEARTT 2000, representatives of Fight Against AIDS and the Population and Community Development Association, and other personnel from the health care sector.
Dr. Philippe Seur, from Help Ensure Aids Rescue Together in Thailand (HEARTT 2000) spoke about supporting Pattaya City AIDS patients. Dr Seur said that he has been working amongst AIDS patients in Pattaya for a long time, and that currently there are about 1,000 receiving care. Treatment requires a considerable budget but HEARTT 2000 receives good support from many clubs and private organizations in Pattaya City.
Verawat said that Pattaya City has continually run campaigns and public relations programs to educate the public on the danger of AIDS and to reduce the number of infections. City hall conducted a survey that revealed patients were typically in the 20 to 44 age band. Pattaya City arranges activities for AIDS patients to spend their time usefully, via organizations such as the Yellow Rose Club in the city or the Candle of Light Club in Chonburi. Furthermore, Pattaya City supports all AIDS patients with 500 baht monthly per person, plus other appropriate support."