World AIDS Day was observed at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak on 1st December 2021 under the theme, 'End Inequalities, End AIDS, End Pandemic.’

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Noklak, Hiazu Meru stated that Noklak has high cases of HIV-AIDS and to this, he requested all the stakeholders to create awareness at all levels. Informing the gathering, Hiazu Meru mentioned that, as per the report, most HIV cases are spread through sexual transmission, followed by drug users in the district and therefore, he called upon all the stakeholders, civil organizations and religious leaders to continuously support, and sought help to spread awareness in order to prevent and control HIV transmission in the district and to end the pandemic.

Senior Medical Officer, District Hospital Noklak, Dr. Victor NC in his keynote address highlighted on the overall scenario of HIV status in the district and the functioning of the ART Center, Noklak. He called upon all the citizens to know the HIV status by getting themselves tested, stating that fear and unwillingness to get tested are some of the factors which leads to spreading of the disease. He challenged everyone to take steps, create awareness and to come forward voluntary for HIV testing.

The programme was organised by District Hospital, Noklak in collaboration with TI under KBCA, Noklak and District Administration, sponsored by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society.

(K.K Chim, IA Noklak)