State- level Intensified IEC Campaign on HIV launched at Sonitpur

TEZPUR: In order to enhance the knowledge-levels of the general population and equip the masses with information about HIV & Sexually Transmitted Infections across state, Intensified IEC Campaign for HIV awareness was launched on International Youth Day on Tuesday at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district of Assam. The State-level campaign was launched by Ashok Singhal, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Assam at Martyrs’ Memorial Park Convention Centre at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district in presence of District Commissioner, Sonitpur, Ananda Kr Das, Project Director, Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS) Dr Indranoshee Das, and a host of district level officials and officials from the state government.

Prior to the launch, a rally comprising of college students was flagged off  at Swahid Maidam at Dhekiajuliby Project Director, ASACS Dr Indranoshee Das, and Co-District Commissioner of Dhekiajuli, Dyotiva Bora, in presence of other dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Ashok Singhal, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Assam, said, “Awareness is the main mantra for HIV prevention. This campaign will certainly help in enhancing the knowledge of HIV amongst the masses and sensitizing the people on the routes of HIV prevention and how one can stay away HIV.”He further said, “The budding young generation are shaping the society with their consciousness, ideals and values. Their thoughts and judgements are moulded by the society they inherit and they in turn become the bearers of its work culture and the nourishment of its progress.”He further appealed to the youth to live a healthy life with a positive outlook. 

Welcoming the gathering, Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur, Ananda Kr Das, said, “The HIV cases are on the rise in the state and awareness is the only key through which we can keep HIV at bay.” He further expressed hope that this campaign will go a long way to create massive HIV awareness amongst the people of the state.

The state-level launch ended with a cultural show with dissemination of HIV messages by the students of various colleges.

The Intensified IEC Campaign is launched in high priority 25 districts of Assam. The districts include Dibrugarh, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, West Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Hailakandi, Biswanath, Hojai, Kamrup, Darrang, Bongaigaon, Goalpara, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, South Salmara, Morigaon, Majuli, Cachar, Kamrup (M) , Sonitpur, Nagaon, stated a press release.

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