Awareness programme on common causes of AIDS and preventive measures
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, January 02 2018:
11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted an awareness programme on "Common Causes of AIDS and Preventive Measures" at H Mongjang village, Tengnoupal District on 01 Jan 2018 .
The event received an active participation by 109 civilians including 23 males, 31 females and 55 children.
The villagers were briefed regarding common causes of AIDS and preventive measures.
The villagers were also encouraged to spread awareness amongst others to prevent AIDS.
The villagers participated with active interest in the lecture and also put forth their queries and myths about AIDS.
The same were duly clarified by the medical staff of this unit.
The villagers appreciated the awareness lecture organised during the New Year celebrations.
The lecture and interaction between the villagers and Assam Rifles was a highly amicable gesture during New Year celebration.
Villagers were made aware regarding preventive measures and they were also clarified regarding myths which are associated with spreading of AIDS and socially alienate the patients who are suffering from the disease.
The lecture enhanced the overall awareness of the villagers regarding the disease.
The lecture was concluded by a unanimous pledge to fight against AIDS and lend essential support to unfortunate individuals suffering with the same.