Section of the participants at World AIDS Day programme at Clock Tower Phek Town on December 1.
Phek, December 3 (MExN): Phek district commemorated World AIDS Day under the theme ‘Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right’ at Clock Tower Phek Town on December 1. The programme was jointly organised by DISHA, DLN, ELF, LWS & CSC Phek and attended by CSO, NGOs, student bodies, Dobashis and others.
The special guest, John Tsulise Sangtam NCS, Deputy Commissioner Phek said that people who are free from HIV and people with HIV both should be a responsible person. “People with HIV should not fear but come forward and take the treatment and live a healthy normal life,” he urged.
Exhortation was delivered by Dr Rovingunuo Vakha, MO FI ART District Hospital, Phek and Chetezo Akami Deputy Chairman PTC.
Dr Vakha informed that fear and stigma discrimination has been an agent for delayed treatment and therefore, encouraged the participants to completely remove stigma. She also encouraged the people living with HIV to exercise their rights.
Chetezo said as a community we need to contribute and support the People living with HIV in whatever possible way.
Yhunile Kesen, President KNP+ in her sharing said “stigma and discrimination has caused most of HIV death in our society.” She spoke on the importance of imparting right information on HIV & AIDS to the community so that stigma discrimination and other issue towards HIV positive people will decrease.
The other highlights included special number from Sakulu Lohe, Anuri Nienu Mentor Tune Up Academy, Phek and Nurile. A candlelight Vigil was organised in remembrance of those who have died of HIV and AIDS and people living with HIV.
The programme was chaired by Aveyi Khesoh Program Manager Eureka Life Foundation while invocation was said by Khrusazo Nyekha. Welcome address was delivered by Kuduvo Kezo DPO DISHA and vote of thanks was given by Velato Nienu DMDO.
