Nagaland AIDS Control Society of Longleng district observed World AIDS Day today at EBRC Hall Longleng.

The event was held under the theme ‘Equalize’ with B Henshet Phom, vice principal of Yingli College Longleng, as the special guest.

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Phom said the aim of World Health Organization is to eliminate AIDS from the face of the world by 2030. He said 90% of new HIV infections are from marginalised sections of society who are discriminated and added that leaders and citizens have equal responsibility in spreading awareness on HIV/AIDS and the harmful effects of drugs.

Dr Lipok Phom, MO, DH Longleng addressed the gathering on the significance of the day. The welcome address was delivered by Lithei, DSRC, NSACS Longleng while short speeches were also given by District Legal Services Authority Longleng, Longleng Town Baptist Pastor Fellowship and Phom Students’ Conference.

Red Ribbon Club of Yingli College enthralled the gathering with a special song.

Heihlen, Assistant Women Pastor, Centre Church Longleng pronounced the invocation and Y Denjei, Assistant Youth Pastor, Muil Church Longleng, the benediction. The programme was chaired by Hampom, M&E YMS.

World AIDS Day is commemorated around the world on 1 December every year. It is a day marked to show support for those living with HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS.

The day was founded in 1988 as the first ever international day for global health. A specific theme is focused upon each World AIDS Day. This year’s theme ‘Equalize’ is a prompt by UNAIDS to address the inequalities that are holding back progress in ending AIDS.