RIMS observes World AIDS Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 01 2015:
The Centre of Excellence, ART Centre and Department of Medicine, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal Tuesday observed the World AIDS Day 2015 under the theme "Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination, Zero AIDS related Deaths" at the Seminar Hall, Department of Medicine, RIMS, Imphal.
The programme was financially supported by Academic Committee, Department of Medicine, RIMS, Imphal which was attended by Faculties, PG students, staffs of CoE, ART Centre, RIMS and PLHW community.
Welcome address was given by Prof S Bhagyabati Devi, HOD, Medicine & Program Director, COE, ART Centre, RIMS which was followed by observance of 2 minutes silence as a mark of respect to those departed souls by the epidemic.
Prizes were also given to three most adherent & regular patients/clients to motivate others as well as to improve the relation between patients and service providers.
A brief speech on the history of COE, ART Centre, RIMS and its achievements and challenges since its inception in 2004 was given by Phillip Laishram, Sr Counsellor, ART Centre, RIMS.
This was followed by a vote of thanks by Dr.Th.Brojendro Singh, Deputy Program Director, COE, ART Centre, RIMS, Imphal.