The 6th Singapore AIDS Conference aims to address the stigma associated with AIDS and to help fight the discrimination faced by both the infected and affected.

One of the main aims includes developing accepting attitudes towards people infected with AIDS creates a supportive environment for testing and early detection.

For the first time, the Conference will be held in conjunction with the National Healthcare Group's Annual Scientific Conference and supported by the Society of Infectious Diseases and the Department of STI Control.

The conference will also engage key opinion leaders such as private sector professionals, volunteer welfare organisations and the media, all significant in influencing the workplaces and the community.

To discuss the various issues associated with HIV and AIDS, the Conference has been segmented into different sub-themed sessions. These sessions include Leadership, Clinical and Social Sciences, Prevention, Care & Support and Overcoming Barriers.

A person living with HIV will also share his experience on living with the infection.

The organisers expect some 600 delegates to attend this one-day Conference.

Fight the Disease, Fight the Stigma

The 6th AIDS conference will take place on the 8th November (Saturday) from 9am-5pm at the Suntec Convention Centre, theatre at level 2