Hepatitis Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 28 2015:
Hepatitis Forum of Manipur (HEPFOM) observed the World Hepatitis Day under the theme, 'Prevention of Viral Hepatitis' at Keishampat Wahengbam Leikai today.
HEPFOM general secretary Alex Loon, president RK Tiken, MNP+ treasurer L Deben and Kripa Society president H Dinesh attended the function as presidium members.
Alex Loon said that HEPFOM was jointly established by SASO, MNP+, Care Foundation, Kripa Society and other CBOs with an aim to protect the people of the State from Hep-C infection in 2013, he said.
Saying that imparting awareness on time is a must to prevent spread of the disease, Alex also expressed his desire to roll out free Hep-C treatment by the Government.
He said that the forum would submit a memorandum regarding the matter to the Chief Minister soon.