Get together of HIV + widows
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 29 2012:
A get together function of widows living with HIV and AIDS organized by the Care Ministry Union Tangkhul Baptist Church, Imphal under the sponsorship of North East India Committee on Relief and Development was held at Hotel Imphal here today.
The function was graced by MLA Preshaw Shimray and HM Sangote, Executive Director NEICORO, Shillong as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Dr Langkham and ASO Kharieu were also present as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Preshaw Shimray said that Manipur is a state which can be described as a heaven for all since the people of the state are so friendly and are always welcoming to others.
People living with HIV and AIDS should not feel dejected or insecure just because of their status.
Instead they should live life with contentment since HIV is a manageable disease now.
There is also no difference between people living with HIV and AIDS and normal people, he contended.
Delivering the Presidential speech, HM Sangote said that as a human being we have to live and should not be taken aback by the fact that one is HIV positive or not.
The get together has been organized to bring together all the widows living with HIV and AIDS and let them share their problems.
Around 120 widows living with HIV and AIDS from Imphal East, Imphal West, Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Senapati and Thoubal participated in the function.