World Vaccine Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 18 2019:
Kiethelmanbi and Mantripukhari Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) observed the World AIDS Vaccine Day today by organising an educational drive to inform the locals and students about AIDS, said PRO AR.
As part of the educational drive, Andro Company Operating Base (COB) of Keithelmanbi Battalion organised an educational lecture on HIV AIDS followed by an interactive session.
They were also sensitised regarding AIDS as a social stigma and how human compassion and medical attention are required by the patient to overcome the mental stress due to the disease.
In addition, the locals were educated on various health schemes launched by the Government to assist AIDS patients, said AR.
Sawombung COB of Mantripukhri Battalion also organised an interactive lecture at Lamjing Meria Shindam Shang School in Pourabi village.