IMPHAL, Aug 26: A one day sensitization workshop on HIV/AIDS for Meira Paibis of Imphal West was carried out at Manipur Press Club today.
The Meira Paibis were sensitized since they play an important role as the guiding force of the community in the Manipuri society. As conveyed in the keynote address by A Arjun, general secretary SASO, the rationale behind holding this sensitization is to minimize the stiff opposition faced by NGOs in implementing harm reduction from the Meira Paibis.
Dr Manikanta, deputy director Manipur State AIDS Control Society explained the present scenario of HIV/AIDS in the state explaining the importance of harm reduction to prevent the further spread of infections.
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