Awareness programme on HIV/AIDS held at DBC
Source: The Sangai Express
Maram, March 08 2022:
Red Ribbon Club orientation on PPTCT and EMTCT was organized by AHANA project, NE, NCPI in collaboration with DHS, DAPCU, and MACS for the female students of Red Ribbon Club of Don Bosco College Maram.
Fr Dr KO Sebastian the principal of the college welcomed Mrs.Leena Loitongbam, Project Officer, and RK Gyanandra the state programme officer.
L Leena with a creative PPT oriented the female students about HIV/AIDs.
The objectives of AHANA project are: To improve HIV testing among pregnant women and effective reporting system both Public in Private sector, to ensure effective linkages and retention to ART treatment to HIV positive pregnant women (PPW) and their children through Intensified Case Finding (ICF) approach, to provide comprehensive care and support services to HIV positive pregnant women and their families through community-based outreach activities.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Sr.
Sweta the Red Ribbon Club coordinator.