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A one-day media workshop on HIV and AIDS Act (Prevention & Control) 2017 was organised by Khelen Thokchom Trust (KTT), Manipur and supported by the Manipur State Aids Control Society (MACS).
"The present duration of ARV drug shortage is the longest ever since the ART treatment programme began in 2004."
According to medical experts, TB is no longer viewed as a dreaded infectious disease to PLHIV in recent years owing to the heightened level of awareness about the disease among the infected population.
Manipur, which has been reporting high prevalence of HIV/AIDS mostly among IDUs, has been witnessing a declining trend in HIV prevalence among FIDUs in recent years.
The newly created child friendly room in PCoE might not look extraordinarily nice. However, this small step taken after decades of setting up of the PCoE would help to provide the comfort zone to the patients to some extent, which is one key strategy to strictly follow up with their treatment.
Social Welfare director Uttam told the IFP that fear of stigma and discrimination suppress FSWs to disclose their real identity that ultimately lead to losing the opportunity to access government welfare schemes.
A one-day media sensitization programme on HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act 2017 held at Manipur Press Club on Monday.
Financial woes and difficulty in accessing ART amid the pandemic is posing a major problem for PLHIV in Manipur
As many as 54 competitions on the themes, HIV Awareness, Tuberculosis Awareness and Blood Donation Awareness, at the school and college levels were organised by Manipur State AIDS Control Society.
The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) was rolled out in Manipur two years ago, but the number of women coming for treatment is negligible owing to the fear of discrimination and social stigma.
The workshop was attended by 18 participants representing various community organisations from different districts.
Around 50 people living with HIV from different communities took part in the Advent Christmas and health camp programme held in Imphal Monday
