Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Saikhul, September 16:
Out of the 870 HIV+ people in the whole of Senapati district, 284 positive patients are confined in Saikul area, according to statistics maintained by Network of Positive People, Saikul block.
As such, responding to the alarm sounded by the report, a One Day Sensitisation on HIV/AIDS and Transformational Development was held at the community Hall of Happy Valley village, Saikul yesterday which was organised by a community based organisation, Sangga Vanchoi Kilena Lompi (Sa-Va-Kil) in partnership with World Vision Sadar Hills ADP.
Large number of people from the area including church leaders, Self Help Groups, Village Development council members, youth club leaders and public leaders attended the programme.
The resource persons on the occasion were L.Haojagin Hangmi, secretary of NPP, Saikul block, Paominthang Lupheng, CDC, World Vision of India, Sadar Hills ADP, Thongkhup Doungel, CDC, WVI, Sadar Hills ADP.
L.H.Hangmi speaks on present scenario on HIV/AIDS, Manipur, while P Lupheng speaks on Poverty-World Vision of India�s Development concept.
Thongkhup Doungel dwelt on the topic Food Insufficiency.
An interaction programme was also held which was moderated by L Michael Singh, CDC, World Vision of India.
The programme was also graced by Y.Baite, SDC Saikul and Seijang Haokip, Manager, WVI Sadar Hills ADP as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.