Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03:
In connection with the World AIDS Day observance held at YASTA ground, RIAC and Alliance SRH Project of Manipur Voluntary Health Association (MVHA) jointly organised an on the spot painting competition for students of Class VI to X under the theme of HIV/AIDS.
The 1st prize was won by Chirom Philima of The LI Standard English School, the 2nd prize by K James of New Public Hr Sec School and the 3rd prize by Maibam Anilkumar of The LI Standard English School, Besides five consolation prizes were also presented to the selected competitors.
In the evening session of the observance, Chief Medical Officer of Thoubal Dr Kh Manglem Singh, vice president of MVHA Dr K Paochunbao graced the event as chief guest and president respectively.
Later a torch rally participated by more than 130 women was flagged EO of Thoubal Municipal Council.
The observance function concluded with screening of the film Ningol Pukning which was based on the theme of HIV/AIDS and the problems being faced by young women who unwittingly become victims of HIV/AIDS.