Model Christian university (MCC), Kohima, in collaboration with the Nagaland country AIDS manipulate Society (NSACS), prepared an HIV and AIDS consciousness and Screening Programme on Saturday at the university auditorium. The event became spearheaded by the university’s Red Ribbon membership and geared toward educating students and the community on the prevention, early detection, and remedy of HIV and AIDS.

The programme featured Sentimongla Tzudir, District Programme Officer, DAPCU, because of the useful resource character. In her keynote address, she emphasised the modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and the significance of early screening. Tzudir also shed light on the ongoing efforts through NSACS and other stakeholders in fighting HIV and AIDS in Nagaland. She advised students to emerge as advocates for awareness and to assist dismantle the stigma nonetheless related to the sickness in lots of groups.

A special musical performance was presented with the aid of Vimugha Yeptho, a student of B.A third Semester, which brought a vibrant and reflective touch to the event. Sulivi Assumi, Social and Cultural Secretary of LTTYO, delivered an effective message highlighting the position of young people and nearby agencies in spreading cognizance and fostering network engagement in public health tasks.

The programme additionally offered free health screenings for all attendees, promoting the significance of understanding one’s status as an important step in prevention and timely treatment.

The event commenced with an invocation by using Eteu Cho (B.A 5th Semester), followed by means of a welcome address with the aid of Kevilenuo Zao, Nodal Officer of the Red Ribbon membership. The programme was gracefully hosted by Liniu V Yepthomi (B.A 5th Semester), who ensured the clean drift of the proceedings.

Typically, the awareness drive became a success initiative in empowering college students and community participants with know-how and inspiring proactive fitness conduct.

Sources

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