World AIDS Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 01 2018:
Coalition Against Drugs & Alcohol (CADA) has observed World AIDS Day under the theme "Know Your Status" at its head office at Pureiromba KhongnangMakhong, Konung Mamang.
Additional Director Health Services Manipur Dr S Manikanta, president i/c CAD A Hijam Priyokumar and Chief Editor Kangla Pao Pukhrambam Ibochouba attended the event as presidium members.
Speaking at the event, Dr S Manikanta highlighted the importance of the theme of the observation.
Early assessment/knowing of status proves to be first treatment advantage, he said.
Saying that it is not a social stigma, he said that people with HIV/AIDS should be given proper care and treatment by friends and family.
Meanwhile, Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+) organised "World AIDS Day" at Yaiskul Hiruhunba Leikai, today.
MACS joint director, Mongjam Abhiram graced the event as chief guest.
KRTPA Society general secretary, Hijam Dinesh, MNP+ secretary Salam Udita, MNP+ president, Leimapokpam Deepak and SASO general secretary, RK Tiken also attended the event.
Chief guest of the event, Mongjam Abhiram appealed people to know their status.
District Aids Prevention and Control Committee (DAPCC) also organised "World Aids Day" at Langjing High School, Langjing Achouba, Imphal West.
As a part of the observance, students took out an awareness rally to reach out to the people.
The event was graced by Naorem Praveen Singh, IAS, Imphal West Deputy Commissioner, Chairperson, DAPCC as chef guest, Lourembam Nirmala Devi, Head Mistress, Langjing High School as president and Dr Heikham Kula Singh, CMO, Vice Chairman DAPCC as guest of honour.
Human Resource Development Centre, Mayang Imphal Chabung Company also observed the day with Md Abdul Helim, Headmaster Phabakchao High School as chief guest.