Nagaland AIDS Control Society Longleng district observed World AIDS Day on 1st December 2022 at EBRC Hall Longleng, under the theme "Equalize" with B. Henshet Phom, Vice Principal, Yingli College Longleng as the special guest. 

B. Henshet Phom, Vice Principal Yingli College said that the aim of World Health Organization is to element AIDS from the face of the world by 2030. He said 90% of new HIV infections are from marginalized sections of our society who are discriminated, 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. Welcome address was delivered by Lithei, DSRC, NSACS Longleng and short speeches was also delivered by District Legal Services Authority Longleng, Longleng Town Baptist Pastor Fellowship and Phom Students’ Conference. Red Ribbon Club Yingli College enthralled the gathering with a special song.

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

(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)