World AIDS Day observed at Thoubal Okram
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, December 15 2023:
Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+) observed World AIDS Day under the theme 'Let Communities Lead' at the seminar hall of Waikhom Mani Girls' College, Thoubal Okram on Friday .
The observance was attended by Thoubal chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Y Nokul, College vice principal S Shyamkiran, MNP+, Imphal general secretary S Udita Devi, Thoubal DAPCU AIDS control officer Y Bijendra and NHM, Thoubal DPM Y Basanta as presidium members.
As part of the programme, the dignitaries presented appreciation certificates to NNP+ New Delhi's Thoubal/Kakching field officer L Bimol and MNP+, Thoubal executive board member & VIHAAN Project staff P Sandyarani for their dedicated work towards betterment of people suffering from AIDS.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Y Nokul informed that the Health Department is doing its best to check the spread of AIDS including creating awareness about the disease among the youth and through implementation of projects such as National Adolescent Health Programme, etc.