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Dimapur, September 22
A one-day advocacy campaign on HIV & AIDS was conducted on September 18 at Pfutsero Town under 16th Pfutsero Assembly Constituency in Phek district jointly organized by District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) and Phek District Network of Positive People Living with HIV and AIDS (PNP+) under the support of Legislator’s Forum on AIDS (LFA), Nagaland.Resource person included Dr. Vinito L. Chishi, State Consultant, LFA-Nagaland, Dr. R. Rose, State Program Officer, HIV-TB (NSACS), Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, Principal, Baptist Theological College Pfutsero.
During the programme, Dr. Vinito L. Chishi, State consultant LFA Nagaland, highlighted the activities of LFA and its Aims. He also gave a talk on Vulnerability issues that we are facing here in Nagaland. While stressing on the importance of active participation of the Church in eliminating HIV/AIDS he urged upon the mass to give more effort to prevent HIV & AIDS in days to come.
Dr. R. Rose gave a talk on HIV-TB, Stigma and discrimination as an obstacle for detection of HIV/AIDS. He also talked on informed decisions about one’s sexual choices and the importance of condom usage. Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, shared about Church response on HIV/AIDS. While keeping in mind the lukewarm attitude of the Church in the past, he also observes the positive responses of the Church at present. He also gave a stressed on “True Love Waits” which becomes very important for younger generation.
Earlier in the meeting Welcome address was given by PA, DAPCU, Basics of HIV/AIDS was presented by DIS, DAPCU and Pulio Tetseo spoke on behalf of Positive People Living with HIV. The program ended with a vote of thanks from M&E – DAPCU. Though Shri. Neiba Kronu, Parliamentary Secretary – Planning & Coordination could not attend the programme due to preoccupation, Shri. Netsozü spoke on his behalf encouraging the participant to put concerted effort.
