A multi-media campaign aimed at spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS was launched in Imphal under the aegis of Manipur AIDS Control Society (MACS).
A multi-media campaign aimed at spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS was launched in Imphal under the aegis of Manipur AIDS Control Society (MACS).
Speaking at the inaugural function MACS project director P.K Jha said that the basic objectives of the campaign is to create awareness among the youth in the age group of 15 to 29 and also to understand the problems being encountered by people living with HIV.
HIV Risk Behavioral Survey Conducted in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu government, with the support of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), has successfully conducted an HIV risk behavioral surveillance survey (BSS) in the state.
The Tamil Nadu government, with the support of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), has successfully conducted an HIV risk behavioral surveillance survey (BSS) in the state.
"Actually, there are a lot of areas here in Manipur which have not been covered because of difficult terrain and poor law and order situation. Still, we are doing a lot in our fight against HIV/AIDS and this multi media campaign is a positive step in this regard. However, our performance has been very good. Though final achievements may not reflect it but in the last few years our performance has been really commendable," said P.K.Jha Project Director, Manipur Aids Control Society (MACS).
State officials and experts expressed concern that remote areas remain marginalized in general campaigns. But they are hopeful that Manipur will soon become a low prevalence state.
Stronger Civil Society Required in China: UN AIDS Chief
The UN AIDS chief said 50 million people are at risk from the disease in China and the government must do more to reach out to civil society and work with vulnerable groups such as homosexuals.
The UN AIDS chief said 50 million people are at risk from the disease in China and the government must do more to reach out to civil society and work with vulnerable groups such as homosexuals.
Manipur comes in the high prevalence states according to National Aids Control; Organization (NACO).
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Immediate, Aggressive Spending Could End Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Money available to treat HIV/AIDS is sufficient to end the epidemic globally, but only if we act immediately to control the spread of the disease.
Money available to treat HIV/AIDS is sufficient to end the epidemic globally, but only if we act immediately to control the spread of the disease.
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