A Hotline has been opened in Beijing for 24-hour free health consultations.

Citizens can dial 64287788 for information on AIDS prevention, safe sex, and how to react during public health emergencies, China Radio International reported Wednesday.

Consultations can be also reached via e-mails and online forums.

With today marking the 17th World AIDS Day, the hotline is an attempt to provide more useful information on AIDS to Beijing citizens.

Source: CRI