Wednesday 11 July 2012

Rally demands AIDS policy

IMPHAL, July 9: Self Support Group and NGO of people living with HIV/AIDS organized a mass rally demanding implementation of the revised Manipur State AIDS policy, 2010 at the earliest.
The mass rally started from Citizens’ Club ground and proceeded towards Wangkehi Keithel Asangbi.
A public meeting was also held at the Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi multi-purpose community hall attended by several people living with HIV/AIDS from both the valley and hill districts of the state.
During the public meet, participants appealed the government to fully implement the revised Manipur State AIDS policy, 2010 at the earliest.
Speaking at the meeting, a member informed that the Manipur State AIDS policy, 1996 was revised by the Governor in December, 2010.
The Governor had instructed the state government to implement the revised policy, however the government is yet to implement it.
Further during the meeting it was also resolved to submit memorandums on the issue to the state Governor, MLAs including the state Chief Minister and other concern authorities.

http://www.ifp.co.in/imphal-free-press-full-story.php?newsid=7536&catid=1 

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