HIV and AIDS awareness session at Tamenglong
08th February, 2022
HIV and AIDS awareness session at Tamenglong
On fifth day of Assam Rifles healers conclave in Tamenglong, an awareness cum interactive session on HIV and AIDS awareness was organised by 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 sector/ IGAR (East) in collaboration with ARCH, Shokhui, Dimapur.
Dr C.I BIRADER, MD (Community Medicine) Commandant ARCH, Shokhuvi,was the resource person and coordinated by SS shah, Chef Medical Officer of the unit. Dr Birader virtually addressed the attendees at Tamenglong and highlighted various aspects related to HIV and AIDS.
He informed the attendees about how the virus is transmitted and treatment of the same. He said that the treatment should begin as soon as possible after a diagnosis of HIV, regardless of viral load.
By taking HIV medicine people with HIV can live long and healthy lives and prevent transmitting HIV to their respective partners.
Lt Col Mohit Vaishnava,
PRO (Defence)
Imphal, Manipur
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This Press Release was posted on 09 February 2022
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