Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 01 2009:
The valedictory function of the two-day training programme on Pediatric ART Counseling organised by the department of Psychiatric, RIMS in collaboration with UNICEF-Assam was held today at the Jubilee Hall of RIMS.
The function was attended by Director of RIMS Prof L Fimate and Head of the Psychiatric department of RIMS, Prof L Heramani as the chief guest and president respectively.
The guests of honour were Assistant Professor of RIMS, Prof (Dr) RK Lenin, UNICEF Consultant Arun Meitram and the News Editor of ISTV, Rupachandra Yumnam.
Eighteen counselors at various ART Centres, CHC and Drop in Centres have participated in the training programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof L Fimate said it is very depressing to learn that innocent children are infected with HIV/AIDS.
He urged everybody to work with commitment in the field.
Saying that HIV/AIDS has affected us in one way or the others, Prof Fimate said the problem will be overcome someday.