Need for proper HIV rehab centres in Jiri highlighted
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 07 2014:
In the absence of proper rehabilitation centre for HIV positive people, adequate doctors and ART centres in Jiribam coupled with deplorable road and communication facilities, People Living with HIV in the sub-division have been compelled to drive down up to Imphal for necessary treatment and other medical attention.
Addressing a press meet in this connection at Manipur Press Club here today, Ranita Bhagat, secretary of Handicapped Rehabilitation Organization (HRO) said that Ajay Ronmei, an HIV positive who is also a member of HRO is undergoing treatment in JNIMS Hospital as there is no proper treatment centre in Jiribam.
She stated that coming from a poor family and deprived of necessary facilities regarding treatment of HIV in Jiribam, Ajay Rongmei was brought and admitted to JNIMS Hospital.
He is now in critical condition.
Nonetheless, Rabita appreciated Centre for Social Development (CSD) and Women Action for Development (WAD) for extending assistance to the patient.
Pointing out that no help has been provided despite repeated request made to local MLA and other concerned authorities, she appealed to all to initiate necessary steps for availing proper rehabilitation centre for HIV patients and ART centres in Jiribam.