HIV/AIDS awareness program held at Khurai
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 28 2011:
A one day sensitisation programme on 'Socio Economic Condition of PLHA Women' was organised today by Universal Caring Mission (Unicam) at the DIC office, Khurai Lamlong Thongkhong with BDO/Programme Officer (Sawombung) M Mani Singh, Unicam president S Nando Singh and Deputy director (Social Welfare Department) Surrender A Shishak as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking at the occasion A Shishak said along with organising awareness programmes the women living with HIV/AIDS need to be provided income generation sources through conduct of specific vocational courses.
Applauding Unicam's efforts for providing solace to those affected by HIV/AIDS, he suggested that such supportive activities need to be sustained.
Senior Staff Nurse of JNIMS L Radharani, who also addressed the gathering opined that through formation of self help groups economic conditions of women living with HIV/AIDS would be alleviated to a certain extent, while S Nando delivering the presidential address informed that Unicam has also been extending support to distressed womenfolk of the hill districts.