World Aids Day 2025 was observed under the Theme: "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response", at DPDB Hall, Kiphire on 1st December 2025.

Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer NCS, graced the program as the Special Guest. He said the World Aids Day is observed annually on 1st December to raise global awareness about HIV/AIDS, honour those affected, and to promote prevention, treatment, and solidarity. Appealing everyone to transform and response with innovation, and ensure that no one is left behind especially the most vulnerable one, the DC emphasized on the need for all the people to come together and step forward and help fight the HIV epidemic together.

Program Speaker, Dr. Holiba A Anar, Medical Officer ARTC emphasized on World Aids Day, History, Significance and on the Theme of the day’s program. He stated the despite making progress in educating people, social stigma and taboo still exists and the day becomes significant for raising awareness about HIV/ AIDS and support those living with the virus, and also to remember those who have lost their lives with the disease.

While proposing short speech, DLN Kiphire spoke on awareness about Mission Shakti and the schemes available under Government Schemes.

Invocation was proposed by Tsilongse UDA, DC’s Office Kiphire and a welcome address by Tsiatsuvi, DPO DISHA. Special number was presented by Tsalopa Denis Zonal Supervisor LWS. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Seropi T Sangtam, ICTC Supervisor, DISHA. The program was chaired by Rozila ICTC Counsellor.

(IA Kiphire)