World AIDS day observed in Manipur

Imphal, Dec 1 (UNI) The Manipur State AIDS Control Society observed World AIDS Day under the theme 'Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise'here along with other parts of the state today.

Cycle rallies were organised at all district headquarters and about 100 cyclists converged at the main function at THAU ground here. State level competitions in quiz, essay, painting and debates were also organised.

Officials said the National AIDS Control Organisation, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare along with National Institute of Medical Statistics (ICMR) have conducted Sentinel Surveillance among high-risk populations, STI patients and Antenatal mothers.

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur and Nagaland have been declared as high prevalenct states, where HIV prevalence among antenatal mothers has been observed to be more than one per cent.

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