AR starts 'We Care' campaign
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31 2019:
Manipur presently has the highest HIV prevalence rate in India.
The State is experiencing an alarming rise in HIV/AIDS incidence among the youth of age 30 years.
In order to address the concern, a mega health awareness campaign 'We Care' is being conducted by 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) at multiple remote locations in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, said PRO AR.
The aim of the campaign is to carry out screening for HIV/AIDS and create awareness amongst the masses.
As part of the campaign, free medical treatment and consultation are also provided to the villagers, said AR.
The campaign centred around screening, detection, counselling and follow up of medical care for HIV patients.
Somsai Battalion with a joint team of doctors and counsellors from Assam Rifles, Manipur Aids Control Society (MACS), district authorities and BSF conducted HIV screening and awareness campaign for the villagers at Halang today.
Shangshak Battalion will conduct a similar campaign at Lambui on April 1.In order to assist remote border villages of Kamjong District, Chassad Bn conducted a basic healthcare training for the locals at Nampisha.
The training covered first aid in case of fractures, head injury, burns and snake bites.
The aim was to educate and train local youth in Golden Hour Management and provide immediate first aid to the patient until doctors arrive, said AR .