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Members of the public can call the computerised AIDS hotline 2780 2211 - and listen to seven pre-recorded messages on different types of STD and obtain addresses and registration hours of Social Hygiene Clinics, he said.
The caller can also obtain a fax copy of the messages, or choose to talk to a counsellor of the AIDS Unit if he is worried about contracting the HIV, the spokesman added.
On print materials, a new comic book aimed at arousing awareness of STD and AIDS will be distributed at the Social Hygiene Clinics.
To promote safer sex, condoms, together with a new condom flyer, are available free at all Social Hygiene and Methadone Clinics.
Two new videos on STD prevention and needle- sharing and HIV will also be shown at the Social Hygiene and Methadone Clinics in the second quarter this year, the spokesman said.
End/Thursday, February 16, 1995
Integration of patient service and research in fight against cancer
Mrs Patten stressed today (Thursday) the importance of integrating preventive education, curative treatment and research activities to fight cancer, the number one cause of death in Hong Kong.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Sir Y K Pao Centre for Cancer and the Lady Pao Children's Cancer Centre, Mrs Patten said cancer took away 9,000 lives each year.
"Much progress has been made over the past two decades in alleviating the pain and suffering caused by cancer. Complete cures can now be expected in many cases.
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