Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology (BMC) hosted the World AIDS Day in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Saudi Society of Microorganisms and Infectious Diseases, and Youth Council of Makkah Region for Development. The event took place at Sheikh Abdul-Jalil Auditorium of BMC Campus under the "Stop the fear, stop the disease" slogan.

The event included an exhibition, visual presentations and educational seminars that shed light on the immune system, the epidemiological situation that accompanies the disease, HIV modes of transmission, a clinical background of the disease, ways to prevent it, and the importance of discovering the disease at an early stage.

Early discovery will enable early treatment that will minimize the effects of the disease and its complications. The seminars also discussed the latest developments in diagnosing AIDS, the rights of AIDS patients and ways to deal with them. Brochures and manuals containing information about the disease and modes of transmission were distributed. Also, an early screening test was conducted for those who wish to take it.

BMC Dean Dr. Hassan Shaibah said BMC was very keen on organizing international days, seminars and lectures inside and outside the college. “This is because such events and activities encourage and motivate students to create a learning environment that is attractive and stimulating,” he added.

In this context, Sobhi Batterjee, chairman of the board of trustees, stressed the need for focusing on the” upbringing of our children to adhere to the teachings of our religion and morality,” and to raise awareness of the serious dangers of forbidden sexual acts.