Assam Rifles to facilitate seminar on health
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 25 2012:
Taking serious note over the issue of health in Manipur with special reference to HIV and AIDS, AR in concert with carious Government organisations and NGOs would be organising a seminar under the aegis of 28 Sector AR, IGAR (S) on August 27 at Kakching.
Appropriately themed "AWARENESS WITH COMPASSION", this seminar is an earnest endeavour to join hands between various organizations and society, thereby reinforcing the commitment of AR towards the well being of the people of Manipur as also once again focusing attention on this all important issue facing society, PRO AR explained in a statement, adding that the function will be presided over by Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR(S) .
A galaxy of prominent speakers from Governmental organisations, medical fraternity and media will participate in the event.
These eminent speakers will give their informative views to an audience comprising of youth, various civil bodies, health workers and uniformed personnel.
The highlight of the event will be the sharing of real life experiences who are living with HIV/AIDS and have fought social stigma thereby truly "leading by examples" .
The seminar not only seeks to generate awareness amongst the society but also to take a step ahead to eradicate the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV AIDS through the participation of NGOs working in this field, students from educational institutions, Youth Clubs, Women Organisations and media personalities.