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Univ volunteer league to battle HIV/AIDS

(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-11-28 10:40

China established its first volunteer league of university students in the battle against HIV/AIDS yesterday.

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Initiated by Durex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, the league consists of student volunteers from Renmin University, Beijing Jiaotong University and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

It distributed 5,000 free condoms to students of Renmin University yesterday.

By publicizing HIV/AIDS prevention, distributing free condoms at universities, places of entertainment and construction sites in the country, the league aims to boost awareness of the virus, especially among young people.

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday said China had 50,000 new HIV infections last year.