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  • The chasm between TB and HIV continues
    Shobha Shukla / Bobby Ramakant -' Many of [TB & HIV] programmes are operating in isolation & conflict with each other .....'
  • Alarm bells: Antibiotic abuse
    Dr Satyavan Saurabh-' increase awareness among public, patients, & healthcare professionals .....'
  • Substance Abuse: A limpid marker of the mutilation of Manipuri society
    M Asnikumar Singh-' Manipur's battle against this menace will get even harder .....'
  • Is HIV self-test among the missing links to reach the #endAIDS goal?
    Shobha Shukla / Bobby Ramakant-' Only one-fourth of all nations globally do HIV self-test routinely .....'
  • Blunting of AIDS epidemic: It's time for zero-complacency and stronger action
    Shobha Shukla / Bobby R-' 14th National Conference of AIDS Society of India in Delhi (17-19 March 2023) .....'
  • Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation: 3-level approach against drugs
    Dr. Virendra Kumar-' drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing health condition caused by a multitude of factors .....'
  • Are HIV programmes missing the young who need them the most?
    Bobby Ramakant-' Asia Pacific Youth Forum: Putting young key populations first to end AIDS by 2030 .....'
  • Growing support globally to end HIV medicine stockouts in India
    Bobby Ramakant-' Several networks of people living with HIV are pouring in support to ongoing indefinite sit-in.....'
  • Shortage of HIV medicines ails India
    Bobby Ramakant-' People's indefinite sit-in continues since a month.....'
  • Hepatitis: Will new evidence for "same-day test and treat" be a game-changer?
    Shobha Shukla / Bobby R-' Nalinikanta Raj Kumar, who has spearheaded Community Network for Empowerment (CoNE) .....'
  • Staff shortage remains a bottleneck in viral hepatitis services
    Shobha Shukla-' Dr Rosie Raj Kumari, State Nodal Officer of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme, Manipur .....'
  • Long-awaited goal of ensuring every child is born HIV-free
    Shobha Shukla-' Dr Glory Alexander, founder of ASHA Foundation (Action, Service, & Hope for AIDS Foundation) in Bengaluru .....'
  • Why people who are most-impacted by climate disasters get subtracted from policy making?
    Bobby Ramakant-' interlinkages & key issues including sexual and reproductive health to climate change .....'
  • Local coordinated actions firewall the HIV response from threats posed by TB, hepatitis, NCDs
    Bobby Ramakant-' at a session held at 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022) .....'
  • We cannot #endAIDS if we blindly depend on the Global North
    Bobby Ramakant-' it is vital to ensure that these scientific breakthroughs reach the most-in-need people globally .....'
  • Latest UNAIDS data paint a grim picture of the HIV epidemic
    Shobha Shukla-' A new report, "In Danger", launched by UNAIDS for 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022) .....'
  • HIV care is essential and lifesaving, but not enough for living normal lives
    Shobha Shukla-' but is surely much wider and deeper than the very essential HIV care services .....'
  • How will children living with HIV grow up normally when HIV-stigma still lurks?
    Shobha Shukla-' Father Teji Thomas is the Director of Snehagram in Karnataka, India .....'
  • Nothing about us, without us: Indigenous peoples lead from the front to #endAIDS
    Shobha Shukla-' interview with indigenous peoples leader Doris Peltier ...'
  • AIDS 2022: Children and young people turning adversities into stepping stones
    Shobha Shukla-' Citizen News Service spoke to some young people who were born with HIV ...'
  • People living with HIV demand end of medicine stockout
    Bobby Ramakant-' Indefinite sit-in began on 21st July 2022 outside the offices of India’s AIDS programme ...'
  • Significance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 2022
    Thounaojam Bonbihari-' "Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises" is the theme for 2022 ...'
  • During the lockdown, community led from the front in ensuring HIV treatment reaches people
    Shobha Shukla-' HIV treatment and care could continue during COVID-19 ...'
  • Being a scapegoat for ages of all this unceasing disaster
    Luckyson Wairokpam-' mushrooming of mafia kind a illicit racket privatization de–addiction centre ...'
  • Former addict Ole Wangkheimayum : Making a tangible difference
    Yambem Laba-' founded & Realize Rehabilitation Centre in Manipur in 2019,f inding a solution to state's drug menace ...'
  • We can #endAIDS now if undetectable equals untransmittable becomes a reality for all persons living with HIV
    Shobha Shukla-' 13th National Conference of AIDS Society of India (13th ASICON) in Hyderabad ...'
  • Game-changing HIV research offers hope for people with HIV and to end AIDS
    Shobha Shukla-' 9th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2022) ...'
  • Can we deliver on #HealthForAll without saving lives from viral hepatitis?
    Shobha Shukla / Bobby Ramakant- 'How will we end hepatitis by 2030? ...'
  • Drug Menace in Manipur: A critical evaluation :: Part 2
    Khuman Hanglem- 2 part series on Drug Menace in Manipur
  • Drug Menace in Manipur: A critical evaluation :: Part 1
    Khuman Hanglem- 2 part series on Drug Menace in Manipur
  • When people with HIV can live normal lives then why 680,000 AIDS deaths in 2020?
    Bobby Ramakant- ' at least 1.5 million new HIV infections occurring globally in 2020 ...'
  • What if TB, HIV medicines stop working? Experts unite against drug resistance
    Bobby Ramakant- ' World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) observed during 18-24 November 2021 ...'
  • Moving HIV prevention and treatment tools from the lab to all those in need
    Shobha Shukla- ' Even today 25% of people living with HIV are not on treatment and last year (2020) ...'
  • New treatment options for HIV
    Shobha Shukla- ' scientific advances made in the new drug pipeline for HIV treatment ...'
  • The menace of drugs in the North East region
    Wada Na Todo Abhiyan- ' menace of drugs in Manipur requires the same high decibel role of the NCB ...'
  • Expanding the buffet of choices for preventing HIV
    Shobha Shukla- ' showcases prevention options that are already at our disposal or in various stages of development ...'
  • Tale of two pandemics
    Shobha Shukla- ' 11th International IAS Conference on HIV Science (#IAS2021) held virtually from Berlin ...'
  • Women and substance abuse
    Dr Janet Konthoujam- ' makes them vulnerable to sexual violence, unplanned pregnancies & risk of STDs ...'
  • Manipur in the global drug map
    Maibam Jogesh- ' on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26 2021 ...'
  • Psychological/Mental effects of alcohol addiction
    Dr Senjam Gojendra- ' According to National Family Health Survey 2019-20, Manipur ranks third in alcohol consumption ...'
  • Illicit drug trafficking vis-a-vis drug abuse
    Prof Dr K Shantibala - ' relationship between illicit drug trafficking & drug abuse/addiction ...'
  • Commonly abused OTC and prescription drugs
    Dr Nelson Loitongbam- ' Healthcare professionals & public should be vigilant & develop strategies ...'
  • Emerging Substance Abuse Disorder in Moreh Town: A Psychological Approach
    Dr. Suantak Demkhosei Vaiphei- ' youngsters (between age 13-17 yrs old) are associated with WY, SP ...'
  • Let's clear the misconception of drug addiction
    Sanjoo Thangjam- ' people have many wrong ideas about the treatment of addiction ...'
  • Addiction to drugs and alcohol : : The time to stop is NOW !
    Sanjoo Thangjam- ' it is responsibility of those working in field of addiction not to simply label person as an addict ...'
  • Are we failing children in the HIV response?
    Shobha Shukla- ' We have the tools to bring down paediatric HIV transmission rates ...'
  • HIV science has advanced but policies-programmes have been slow to #endAIDS
    Shobha Shukla- ' With only 118 months left to keep the promise of ending AIDS ...'
  • Expanding range of options to prevent HIV is key
    Shobha Shukla- ' long-acting HIV prevention strategies... to people from diverse communities ...'
  • Community-led approaches are pivotal to respond to HIV, SRHR and Covid-19
    Shobha Shukla- ' Not only is community engagement important but also community-led monitoring ...'
  • Anchor to ending AIDS or Covid-19 is human right to health
    Shobha Shukla- ' 2020 World AIDS Day theme of 'Global solidarity, resilient services' ...'
  • War on drugs: A losing battle in Manipur
    Sanjenbam Jugeshwor- ' present trend of drug menace seems to indicate war on drugs in Manipur is a lost battle ...'
  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 26 June
    Dr. Mona Nongmeikapam- ' The theme for the 2020 "Better Knowledge for Better Care" ...'
  • Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Manipur: What is in the making?
    Gay Thongamba- ' some suggestions which may help the Private Rehabilitation Centre ...'
  • Drug users community response during the times of COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur
    Gay Thongamba- ' emerging risks linked to COVID-19 pandemic for people who use drugs (PUD)...'
  • Is HIV epidemic outpacing AIDS response in Asia Pacific ?
    Bobby Ramakant- ' reviewing progress Asia Pacific countries have made towards 2020 goals ...'
  • Drug users during the times of COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur
    Gay Thongamba- ' strict directives from the concern department will go a long way in maintaining a safe environment ...'
  • Cannabis in HIV and AIDS
    Dr Sona A Pungavkar- ' Medicinal Cannabis greatly diminishes the side effects of HAART therapy...'
  • A new formulation of life-saving medicines on the anvil for children living with HIV
    Shobha Shukla- ' all-in-one ARV regimen : 4 ARV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, abacavir and lamivudine)...'
  • We cannot end AIDS without combating antimicrobial resistance
    Shobha Shukla- ' 20th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa in Kigali, Rwanda ...'
  • 133 months left to make U=U a reality for every person living with HIV
    Shobha Shukla- ' 12th National Conference of AIDS Society of India (ASICON 2019) in Chennai...'
  • TB is preventable & curable: Zero new infection & zero deaths must become a reality
    Bobby Ramakant- '10th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2019) in Mexico ...'
  • Is Universal Health Coverage an opportunity to end AIDS and TB?
    Bobby Ramakant- " at the 10th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2019)....'
  • Present trend of private drug rehabilitation centres in the State
    Drug Rehabilitation Centre’s Union Manipur_Private ' assessment conducted in July, 2019 ....'
  • Writing's on the wall: No #endAIDS without #endTB
    Shobha Shukla- ' With countdown on towards TB and AIDS elimination targets for 2030 ....'
  • Manipur State Drug Policy - Points for Consideration :: Part 2
    Dr. Khomdon Lisam- 2 part series on Manipur State Drug Policy
  • A tale of two positives attracting each other
    Shobha Shukla- ' And they both are HIV positive and live life positively ....'
  • Achieving 100:100:100 + zero HIV transmission is must to #endAIDS
    Shobha Shukla- ' 10th IAS Conference on HIV Science (#IAS2019) ..'
  • Manipur State Drug Policy - Points for Consideration :: Part 1
    Dr. Khomdon Lisam- 2 part series on Manipur State Drug Policy
  • Preventing TB is a critical cog in the wheel to #endTB and #endAIDS
    Bobby Ramakant- " in order to eliminate TB in people living with HIV....'
  • Health for justice : Justice for health
    Ranjan K Baruah- ' 26 June is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ...'
  • Know your HIV status
    Ranjan K Baruah- " World AIDS Day is celebrated around the world on December 1st ....'
  • Prevention cannot take a backseat while we scale up treatment coverage to #endAIDS
    Shobha Shukla- " 193 govts have committed to end AIDS by 2030 (Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs ....'
  • Combating drug abuse in Manipur
    Oinam Nabakishore - " Easy availability of drug is also a main cause for drug abuse and addiction in Manipur....'
  • We want the ring...
    Shobha Shukla - " women at the HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P2018) held in Madrid, Spain....'
  • Clock is ticking: 26 months left to meet AIDS 90-90-90 targets
    Shobha Shukla - " India is among 193 countries aiming to end AIDS by 2030 & achieve 90-90-90 targets by 2020....'
  • HIV prevention: Bridging the gap between research and impact
    Shobha Shukla - " Interview with Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of AVAC at HIVR4P Conference ....'
  • Existence of civil society is under threat
    Dr Ian Hodgson- " civil society space for HIV prevention is diminishing with the introduction of new laws ....'
  • Where are the nurses in the HIV response ?
    Dr Ian Hodgson- " Nurses should not be afraid to raise their voices ....'
  • Slump in fight against #AIDS can derail progress made so far!
    Shobha Shukla- " at 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) at Amsterdam ....'
  • Ending AIDS, the Dutch way
    Shobha Shukla- " 22nd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) from 23-27th July 2018 at Amsterdam...'
  • When rejection is more lethal than HIV
    Urmila Chanam- " December 1, 2017, World AIDS Day, theme this time was 'Right to Health'...'
  • Promise to end AIDS by 2030: Are we on track?
    Shobha Shukla- " Indian government promises to achieve global target of 90:90:90, for HIV/AIDS by 2020 ...'
  • Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies :: Part 2
    Shobha Shukla- 2 part series with Dr KS Sachdeva - Deputy Director General at the national AIDS programme
  • Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies :: Part 1
    Shobha Shukla- 2 part series with Dr KS Sachdeva - Deputy Director General at the national AIDS programme
  • It is not enough to promise, we must act to #endAIDS
    Shobha Shukla- ' Self-sufficiency is possible to #endAIDS .....'
  • Complacency breeds failure: Consolidate efforts to #endAIDS by 2030
    Shobha Shukla- ' only 14 lakh of estimated 21 lakhs PLHIV in India have been diagnosed..'
  • Taming addiction
    Dr Jekyll- ' the intense rush of dopamine that will leave you craving it every waking hour...'
  • Point-of-care HIV testing: Important 'cog in the wheel' towards ending AIDS by 2030
    Shobha Shukla- ' HIV-related point-of-care testing can potentially play a major role...'
  • The Moreh effect on policy
    Sanjoo Thangjam- '..effective drug control mechanism that can guarantee this illicit trade is kept to the minimum''
  • Saving the next generation from HIV
    Shobha Shukla- ' UNAIDS is mobilizing govts/ partners to achieve new set of targets, referred as, '90-90-90 by 2020''
  • ASICON 2016 calls for making HIV a chronic, manageable condition in reality
    Shobha Shukla- '... but there are evidence-backed actions we can take today to end the epidemic .. '
  • Battling with three diseases and still going strong
    Shobha Shukla- ' interview given by Nqobile Zungu, and her doctor Dr Samele Madela to CNS.. '
  • Frontline voices: To be a transgender living with HIV in India
    Shobha Shukla- ' that real empowerment is not about giving power, it is about taking power.. '
  • Integrated TB-HIV responses are a must to meet Sustainable Development Goals
    Shobha Shukla- ' not just to end TB and HIV but also to reduce mortality associated with NCDs.. '
  • Self-stigma: Let us do more than just 'talk about it'
    Shobha Shukla- 'hope at XXII Intl AIDS Conference (AIDS 2018) self-stigma gets it long overdue attention.. '
  • Count the people at HIV risk right: Is money being spent or sitting in banks?
    Bobby Ramakant- 'Are countries doing accurate size estimates for MSM and transgender populations?.. '
  • International AIDS conferences: Has anything changed in 16 years?
    Shobha Shukla- ' AIDS 2016, XXI International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, from 18 to 22 July 2016.. '
  • Saving the youths of Manipur from Substance Abuse
    Seram Neken- ' high time parents and elders took special care for their wards and siblings by listening.. '
  • Should we celebrate success or gear up to end AIDS?
    Bobby Ramakant- ' In India, less than 30% of the pregnant HIV+ve women received PPTCT .. '
  • Is there real 'recovery' from addiction?
    Samarjit Kambam- '...'admittance' is the most important initial step to the path of recovery... '
  • Proviral DNA PCR test for early diagnosis of HIV in infants
    Sh Nilica Devi - '... women living with HIV infection can give birth to infants infected with HIV... '
  • Should we offer antiretroviral therapy soon after HIV diagnosis?
    Shobha Shukla - 'Evidence should inform policy ... '
  • Time to develop our lives, identities and communities without drugs
    Ranjan K Baruah - '2014 - A message of hope: Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable '
  • Complexity of HIV strains circulating among HIV infected individuals of Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr Lisam Shanjukumar Singh - 2 parts series on HIV strains circulating among HIV infected individuals of Manipur
  • Complexity of HIV strains circulating among HIV infected individuals of Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr Lisam Shanjukumar Singh - 2 parts series on HIV strains circulating among HIV infected individuals of Manipur
  • Seeking Neverland (Does hope need always be true?) :: Part 2
    Czadanda Saint - 2 parts series on the children living with HIV/ AIDS
  • Seeking Neverland (Does hope need always be true?) :: Part 1
    Czadanda Saint - 2 parts series on the children living with HIV/ AIDS
  • 1st December - World AIDS Day 2014
    Leishangthem Punshiba- 'let us lead a "Free AIDS Society'', on this World AIDS Day, 1st December. '
  • No single HIV prevention method can end AIDS: Combination prevention is key
    Bobby Ramakant- ' Synergy between different streams of HIV prevention is crucial '
  • The scourge of drug abuse and addiction in our land
    Khelsoril Wanbe - ' Thousands of young people have fallen prey to the jaws of drug addiction'
  • Can innovation drive HIV responses to meet 90:90:90 targets by 2020?
    Bobby Ramakant - 'UNAIDS mobilizing govts / partners to achieve new set of targets, 90:90:90 by 2020... '
  • Stigma blocks access to care for young gays and transgenders
    Bobby Ramakant - 'MSM and transgender people shared their experiences of external and internalized stigma... '
  • What has TB got to do in an AIDS Conference ?
    Shobha Shukla - 'India accounts for about 10% of the global burden of HIV-associated TB '
  • Tackle hepatitis C to save people living with HIV
    Shobha Shukla - 'HIV Programme is committed to increase its focus on viral hepatitis and HIV co-infection in 2014–2015'
  • Substance Abuse & Drug Trade In Manipur
    Seram Neken - 'Eating bread pasted with cherry shoe polish has reportedly become latest intoxicant to few..'
  • Research study to test anti-HIV gel for gay men and transgenders commences in Chiang Mai
    Shobha Shukla / Bobby Ramakant - 'extended-safety study of rectal microbicide in Asia-Pacific region has begun in Chiang Mai'
  • Lukewarm Response to AIDS in Manipur
    Seram Neken - 'Manipur's unique response towards the epidemic.....'
  • Call for no more new HIV infected children
    Shobha Shukla- 'out of 2,100,000 people living with HIV in India, 200,000 were children below 15 years'
  • I did not choose HIV. HIV chose me...
    Manoj Pardesi- 'I just remembered his one sentence: 'You have AIDS.'
  • Gender Violence Increases HIV Vulnerability
    Swapna Majumdar- 'why was it that rate of HIV prevalence among women had not declined despite overall decline'
  • Partners-in-crime: HIV and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
    Bobby Ramakant- 'HBV like HIV presents an elevated risk of occupational exposure to healthcare workers.'
  • Growing thrust for combination HIV prevention
    Shobha Shukla- 'No single stand-alone HIV intervention offers a magic bullet.'
  • How has India done in its fight against AIDS?
    Bobby Ramakant -'Do we need to look differently to take stock of India's HIV response over the years?'
  • ASICON 2013 calls for fully utilizing domestic competencies in fighting AIDS
    Bobby Ramakant -' 6th National Conference of AIDS Society of India (ASICON 2013) at Mumbai...'
  • AHF applauds Health Insurance Access for HIV+ People in India
    Romeo Gangmei -'People living with HIV in India have gained access to life and health insurance...'
  • Getting to Zero Zero discrimination, zero new infections and zero AIDS-related deaths
    Khamlianlal -'... five things we ought to know about HIV/AIDS in India ...'
  • All in a Day's Work for the Imphal West Narcotic Cell
    Taothingmang Luwangcha -'proximity to notorious region- with purest heroin, haven for anyone seeking unlimited fun and pleasure..'
  • Moving Towards the Triple Zero Goal : ICAAP 11 at Bangkok
    Swapna Majumdar -'11th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (11th ICAAP)..'
  • Orchids Bloom: Best practices on harm reduction shared (reducing HIV risk)
    Sumita Thapar -'Learnings from Project ORCHID's pioneering work on harm reduction in northeast India shows ..'
  • Integrated TB and HIV care in Myanmar gives hope
    Bobby Ramakant -' UNITAID mission global launch of largest-ever roll-out of Gene Xpert MTB/RIF machines in Yangon'
  • Issues in substance abuse among children
    Prof E. Bijoykumar reports on 2 day workshop on 'substance abuse among children' on 22 and 23 August 2013
  • New Trends of HIV infection in Manipur
    Romeo Gangmei- 'means HIV has spread among general population and reaches even to the most remote areas of Manipur'
  • Early diagnosis of HIV in infants by proviral DNA PCR test
    Sh Nilica Devi- 'Early diagnosis for HIV-infected newborns can increase the rates for survival by up to 75%'
  • What a shame ! Make that a Capital Shame !
    Samarjit Kambam- 'face the reality that the law makers are the law breakers'
  • Drug Kingpin - A valiant police force backed by strong political will
    Seram Neken- 'Only a vigilant and strong police force will be able to control the rampant drug trafficking'
  • Rapid Proliferation Of Drug Business In Manipur
    Mohammad Imtiyaj Khan- 'more than new law, 1st step is setting up of a tamper-proof mechanism to enhance accountability'
  • Drug abuse, addiction and recovery
    Samarjit Kambam- 'Self-styled use of drugs regardless of advice, prescription or consent of medical practitioner'
  • It Is Great Saying No To Drugs And Alcohol
    Maisnam Bomcha - 'People living as slaves to drugs/alcohol need to be told '
  • National free access to The Cochrane Library in India
    Professor (Dr) Prathap Tharyan - 'Freedom may end at midnight of March 31st 2013'
  • Poppy cultivation in Sadar Hills and its impact on the youths
    Ceety Khongsai- 'Materialism with all its vices has excruciatingly profaned the peaceful environment of Sadar Hills'
  • Looking East by feeding Myanmar with ephedrine: connecting drugs and peoples :: Part 4
    Puyam Nongdrei - 4 part series on the Drug problem in Manipur and Burma border areas
  • Looking East by feeding Myanmar with ephedrine: connecting drugs and peoples :: Part 3
    Puyam Nongdrei - 4 part series on the Drug problem in Manipur and Burma border areas
  • Looking East by feeding Myanmar with ephedrine: connecting drugs and peoples :: Part 2
    Puyam Nongdrei - 4 part series on the Drug problem in Manipur and Burma border areas
  • Unanswered Riddles : Have the smugglers turned Ghosts?
    Seram Neken - 'there is no greater sin than involving in drug trafficking'
  • Needed LSD: before knocking on the heaven's Door
    Gautam Sharma- 'the hangover-3 would be more extreme called E than usual; and E for 'Ecstacy' is knocking the door'
  • Looking East by feeding Myanmar with ephedrine: connecting drugs and peoples :: Part 1
    Puyam Nongdrei - 4 part series on the Drug problem in Manipur and Burma border areas
  • Thrust on research to protect MSM and transgender people from HIV
    Bobby Ramakant -'HIV rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender community are alarming'
  • Can HIV Positive Couples Lead A Happy Conjugal Life?
    Dr Shoma A Chatterji -'They can lead a protected and normal conjugal life, but should not have any children'
  • A call for the history in the making
    Hijam Joychandra -'Let us pledge to tackle the drug trafficking issues collectively and shackle those involved'
  • Union model leads to successful TB-HIV collaborative care
    Citizen News Service(CNS) reports on the IHC meeting on 18th December 2012 in Paris
  • Meeting the targets: Are we doing better in HIV than in TB?
    Shobha Shukla- 'we are losing the battle against TB which was discovered in 1882..'
  • Which one is Getting to Zero? HIV or it's control programme
    Seram Neken- 'It is time to dwell on quality programmes of prevention and intervention'
  • Let's not make it just another World AIDS Day
    Jogesh Maibam - 'in Manipur, the commitments that we are going to take or have taken are hard to materialize'
  • Zero New HIV Infections Zero Discrimination & Zero AIDS Related Deaths
    Common myths about HIV/AIDS
  • HIV/AIDS : Prevention, Transmission and Treatment
    Leishangthem Punshiba- 'stop various social stigma in schools, colleges, society etc. to the HIV infected brothers and sisters'
  • When a virus (HIV) and a bacteria (TB) can work so well together, why can't we?
    Bobby Ramakant - 'Collaborative TB HIV services can provide a lifeline to patients!'
  • Top-five critical global priority actions on AIDS in 2013
    Bobby Ramakant - 'In 2013, fight against AIDS in countries and contexts has to regain its urgency to end AIDS'
  • The significance of 1st November- 'International drug users day'
    Rajesh Khongbantabam - 'Exploring the life of drug use from a users perspective'
  • Never Fall In Love With Technology...
    Shobha Shukla - 'one of the HIV/AIDS prevention methods can be the answer to the problem by themselves'
  • Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision partially protects against HIV, HPV and Herpes
    Bobby Ramakant - '40 studies among heterosexual men, show 60% reduced risk of HIV compared to uncircumcised men'
  • Vaccines: Final Nail In HIV Coffin ?
    Shobha Shukla - 'the first vaccine is not expected before 2022'
  • Celebrating The First Ever Global Female Condom Day
    Shobha Shukla - 'world will observe Global Female Condom Day on Wednesday, 12th September 2012'
  • Progress and Challenges in the Search for an HIV Vaccine
    A report on AIDS Vaccine 2012
  • After 19 years of neglect, female condoms in spotlight at AIDS 2012
    Ishdeep Kohli - 'The delegates of the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) vote for female condoms'
  • Exploitation of resources in Manipur AIDS Control Society
    Iboyaima - 'MACS is now functioning, more or less, like a Government Department due to inability of its officers'
  • Where Is The TB Quilt, Nay Mask ?
    Shobha Shukla - 'According to latest data, 1 in every 4 deaths among HIV + people occur due to preventable and curable TB'
  • New Scientific Strategy In The Quest For An HIV Cure
    Shobha Shukla - 'A Global Scientific Strategy Towards an HIV Cure, developed by a group of 34 leading HIV scientists'
  • Awang BOC - The Centre of Attraction
    Arambam Kapil - 'why Awang BOC holds a significant position ... notorious for only two things: heroin and prostitutes'
  • Rectal microbicide research gives hope for HIV protection
    Somya Arora - 'risk of HIV infection during unprotected anal sex is 10-20 times greater than unprotected vaginal sex'
  • What we need to know about HIV / AIDS
    Dr. H Diamond Sharma - 'In Manipur, HIV was detected for the first time and officially declared in February 1990'
  • Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Protects Against HIV
    Bobby Ramakant - 'studies show circumcised men have about a 60% reduced risk of HIV compared to uncircumcised men'
  • Drugs and Penalty: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS Act 1985
    Ngangom Tejkumar -'NDPS Act 1985 has been enforced in Manipur to curb and punish the wrong doers'
  • New Trend Of Abuse : Switching on to cheaper substances
    Seram Neken -'drug abuse menace almost succeeded in its attempted destruction of young mindset of Manipuris'
  • Observance of 26th June 2012 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
    Rosul Sagolsem on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed on June 26 2012
  • The role of society in preventing drug abuse
    Prof W Nabakumar- ' Under what social conditions do they emerge as products of the society?'
  • Some basic facts to know about HIV/AIDS
    Asha Sougaijam & Dr. B. Gururaja provide some useful info on HIV/AIDS
  • Report on Rights of Transgender people and HIV vulnerability
    Shobha Shukla- "Lost in Transition: Transgender People, Rights and HIV Vulnerability in the Asia-Pacific Region"
  • Impact Of Drug Addiction On The Family
    Rosul Sagolsem - 'Stop believing that 'if only he decides, he can always give up drugs''
  • You, I, Them & Drugs
    Maisnam Bomcha - 'Addicts are in no way, lesser people; they are just unfortunate and cornered by circumstances'
  • Making Access to HIV prevention services a reality for all those in need
    Bobby Ramakant - 'Milly Katana at the International Microbicides Conference (M2012) in Sydney'
  • No room for red tapism - (Issue in MACS is Non-Issue)
    Seram Neken - 'Let us activate the state government first in order to solve the mis-governance in MACS'
  • Towards A More Enabling Environment For Effective HIV/AIDS Responses
    Shobha Shukla - 'legal and social environments that support or hinder programmes'
  • The Impact of Law On Effective HIV Responses In India
    Shobha Shukla - 'strategies for overcoming legal barriers to HIV prevention and treatment efforts'
  • A Generation Wiped Out
    Tarun Nongthombam - 'Manipuri society miserably failed its youth during those difficult days'
  • Hepatitis C: A Ticking Viral Time Bomb
    Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+) writes on World AIDS Day 2011
  • Call for society's wide action in implementing HIV/AIDS programs
    Ningthoujam Roshan (Project Manager, SASO-ORCHID, Manipur) writes on World AIDS Day 2011
  • Children with HIV/ AIDS most affected by Manipur conflict
    CRY- Child Rights and You - 'Children living with HIV/ AIDS are most affected by conflict in Manipur'
  • Ignorance, gender inequity bars fight against HIV
    Thingnam Anjulika Samom - 'Unless the issues of gender equity and violence against women are not addressed'
  • Two Great Forces in the response towards AIDS epidemic
    Seram Neken- 'People with HIV & AIDS and the Legislators have responded with great vigour'
  • Addressing gender inequality is an absolute must to stem HIV
    Shobha Shukla describes Two films, "Diamonds" and "In Women's Hands" in the lead up to World AIDS Day
  • HIV/AIDS Scenario in JN Hospital, Manipur - A perspective :: Part 2
    Dr K Priyokumar Singh lays down some facts and figure on AIDS case at JN Hospital, Manipur
  • HIV/AIDS Scenario in JN Hospital, Manipur - A perspective :: Part 1
    Dr K Priyokumar Singh lays down some facts and figure on AIDS case at JN Hospital, Manipur
  • Preventing HIV by voluntary medical male circumcision
    Bobby Ramakant (CNS) reports from AIDS Vaccine 2011 conference in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Living With HIV And Dying Of TB
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Pass The Baton Of Ownership of HIV Response To Gen Next
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Prevent Bad Laws From Spreading HIV
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • AIDS epidemic at a critical juncture in Asia-Pacific region
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Commission on AIDS in Asia report improved responses locally
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Stigma within healthcare facilities blocks access to services for MSM and transgender
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Faith And Religion Can Reduce AIDS-related Stigmas
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Unite The Diverse Voices Of Key Affected Women and Girls
    Shobha Shukla reports from 10th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (10th ICAAP) in Busan
  • Silence endangers the generation
    Seram Neken -'Preventive messages for HIV and AIDS control programme have failed to reach the targeted population'
  • The Quasi-Dry State
    RK Jeermison on the slack dispensing of drugs by pharmacies and other covertly operating agents
  • Sex workers but no Red-light Area in Nagaland :: Part 2
    Dr. R.B. Thohe Pou - "Nagaland for Christ should not be changed into 'Nagaland for Sex-workers'"
  • Destruction of national youth brigade in Manipur
    Seram Neken - "beginner abusers of Manipur are switching on to cheap and easily available substances"
  • Sex workers but no Red-light Area in Nagaland :: Part 1
    Dr. R.B. Thohe Pou on Sex workers in Mokokchung (Nagaland) and the dangerous mix on HIV and AIDS
  • CHAHA comes to an end and with it hopes of HIV+ children
    Surjakanta Ngangom on Children Affected by HIV and AIDS—Health and Happiness for All
  • Statistical Complacency about HIV/AIDS in Manipur
    Seram Neken - 'People have apparently ignored the potential disaster to be brought about by the unchecked AIDS menace'
  • World AIDS Orphan Day - A reminder of our inability to help children in need
    Surjakanta Ngangom on World AIDS Orphan Day which falls on seventh May every year.
  • HIV – Fear Not ! (My true story) :: Part 2
    Sapam Nandiker tells his tale of drug addiction and being an HIV positive.
  • HIV – Fear Not ! (My true story) :: Part 1
    Sapam Nandiker tells his tale of drug addiction and being an HIV positive.
  • Silence endangers the generation
    Seram Neken - we have neither heard nor seen any effective HIV prevention messages in the mass media
  • Criminalization of injecting drug users (IDU) fuels HIV epidemic
    Bobby Ramakant - Criminalizing policies forces people to share syringes, inject in dangerous places
  • World AIDS Orphan Day and FXB International
    "I am POSITIVE that I can stop all discrimination of children affected by AIDS"
  • State of the ART of microbicides to prevent HIV
    Bobby Ramakant - Thailand's AIDS Vaccine study results were promising but there is a very long way to go
  • Observance of "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" 2010 :: Part 2
    An address from "Joint Secretary, IMA, Manipur State Branch" on this day for June 26 2010.
  • Observation of 23rd International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 2010 :: Part 1
    Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) reports on this day for June 26 2010.
  • Lubricants' use may put individuals at higher risk of HIV
    Bobby Ramakant reports on this danger from M2010 (International Microbicides Conference)
  • An AIDS Vaccine is Possible
    Bobby Ramakant on this posibility on 'HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (18 May)'
  • Some facts of Dextropropoxyphen - A component of Spasmo-proxyvon (SP)
    Dr Diamond describes Dextropropoxyphen - A component of Spasmo-proxyvon (SP)
  • World AIDS Day 2009-10 : Part 1 | World AIDS Day 2009-10 : Part 2
    Deben Sharma on the state of AIDS in Manipur and wonders "are we missing the target?"
  • AIDS and Youth
    Deke Tourangbam gives a primer on AIDS. drug and Manipur
  • India needs new prevention technologies for HIV
    Bobby Ramakant interviews Dr Badri N Saxena, President of MSI.
  • Challenges faced by the media in reporting issues on HIV/AIDS
    K Sarojkumar Sharma says journalists face hard time to discharge their duties
  • Drug users demand dignity, participation and evidence based policies
    Bobby Ramakant writes on eve of Intl Day against Drug 2009
  • Role of Drug De-addiction Centres :: 1 | Role of Drug De-addiction Centres :: 2
    Dr Jayenta Kumar details on Drug De-addiction Centres in Manipur
  • Drug Awareness - A pragmatic and sociality responsible option
    Dr W Gulapi Singh discusses Drug Awareness in a pragmatic way
  • MSM and HIV/AIDS in Manipur
    Nameirakpam Samungou discusses MSM and HIV/AIDS in Manipur
  • World AIDS Day 2008 :: A message
    Separate messages from Nao-morok & Abo Mangang
  • Dangerous liaison-HIV and Gender Gap :: 1 | Dangerous liaison-HIV and Gender Gap :: 2
    Naorem Jiten on the dangerous gap between HIV and Gender
  • NACO and HIV/AIDS in India
    Javed Iqbal on NACO in-effectiveness in fighting AIDS in India.
  • International AIDS Candlelight
    S. Neken Singh on its relevance in Manipur
  • Mainstreaming injecting drug use community
    CARE Foundation on Drug Substitution Therapy Programme (DSTP)
  • Epidemiological Analysis of HIV/AIDS in Manipur
    Sarlima Laishram presents stark statistics of AIDS in Manipur
  • Addressing the needs of children affected by HIV
    Ishwar Haobam on the need to address HIV+ children.
  • AIDS- Ethical and Spiritual perspectives
    Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam says time for action is today
  • Polical leadership for making future generations free from HIV/AIDS?
    Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam on need for political leadership to combat AIDS
  • Data Required: IDUs in Manipur
    Hanjabam Shukhdeba requests for providing IDU count in Manipur
  • New Law for control and prevention of HIV/AIDS ? :: Part 1
    Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam proposes new laws in combating AIDS.
  • New Law for control and prevention of HIV/AIDS ? :: Part 2
    Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam proposes new laws in combating AIDS.
  • New Law for control and prevention of HIV/AIDS ? :: Part 3
    Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam proposes new laws in combating AIDS.
  • Rights of orphan / vulnerable children and role of churches
    Phutoli S. Chingmark on children living HIV/AIDS.
  • AIDS Awareness
    N Samungou feels Sex Education is the Need of the Hour.
  • International Drug Users' Day Observation
    Prithiviraj N's discourses to drug users of Manipur.
  • The current problems of Hepatitis B today
    Yumnam Siva discusses Hepatitis B.
  • Premarital Sex and Adolescents
    Dr. Hanjabam Barun discusses safe sex among teenagers.
  • Flesh Trade
    Thingnam Anjulika Samom takes a look without biases or judgement
  • Counselling and HIV/AIDS Testing :: Part 1
    Elam Saratchandra Singh dwells on counselling and Testing of HIV
  • Counselling and HIV/AIDS Testing :: Part 2
    Elam Saratchandra Singh dwells on counselling and Testing of HIV
  • Counselling and HIV/AIDS Testing :: Part 3
    Elam Saratchandra Singh dwells on counselling and Testing of HIV
  • Aim at the Sun, success is yours
    S. Joy on NGOs and their success stories.
  • Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV)
    W Zingkhai says A positive mental attitude & living is necessary.
  • Sports, Corruption and HIV/AIDS
    Nameirakpam Samungou on trinity of Sports, corruption & HIV
  • Viral pathogenesis and Immune Response for HIV/AIDS
    Elam Saratchandra Singh on the global AIDS epidemic.
  • Health Analysis on Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS
    Dr ASK Felix on the need for Health Analysis.
  • Femme Fatale
    Haobam Nanao describes the perils of female Drug users.
  • Christian/Church response to HIV/AIDS - I
    Dr ASK Felix on the role of churches
  • Christian/Church response to HIV/AIDS - II
    Dr ASK Felix on the role of churches
  • Response To The Cause Through Music
    Bosen Ch on the role of Positive Brothers
  • Changing trend of HIV/AIDS epidemic in Manipur
    S Neken Singh on the victims of HIV/AIDS epidemic
  • Inaugural winner - Dignity and Right to Health Award
    ICMDA HIV Initiative awards to Dr Biangtung Langkham
  • HIV/AIDS among Women and Children
    Alberto Mangsatabam on the menace that is AIDS
  • Why do teenagers take to drugs?
    Sanjoo Thangjam provides some answers.
  • Another Uganda in Manipur
    S Neken Singh cries "Save Kamjong from AIDS"
  • The time to stop is NOW
    Sanjoo Thangjam on several aspects of Drug/Alcohol Addiction
  • HIV/AIDS problem in Manipur- How, when and Why?
    Alberto Mangsatabam on the AIDS menace in Manipur
  • Additional comments on the article by Alberto Mangsatabam
    Comments by Khundrakpam Muhen on HIV/AIDS
  • Drug: Let's clear the misconception
    Sanjoo Thangjam on the misconceptions of Drug Abusers.
  • Present Scenario of MSMs in Imphal
    RK Sarat Singh discuss relation between MSM and HIV.
  • HIV/ AIDS—lip service?
    Dr. Nelson Loitongbam wonders....