Awareness on HIV AIDS held in Meghalaya

Shillong: The Awareness campaign on HIV AIDS and importance of Family in society was held at Pingwait village under Mawkynrew Block, East Khasi Hills on July 13, 2010. The campaign was jointly organized by World Vision of India in collaboration with P A Sangma Foundation. Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Ms. Agatha Sangma grace the occasion as the chief guest in the presence of Leader of Opposition, Mr. Conrad Sangma, local MLA, Mr. Remington Pyngrope besides others.

In her speech, Ms. Sangma lauded the efforts of the World Vision India and P A Sangma Foundation for organizing the campaign which will benefit the people of the area at large. She further stated that HIV AIDS has been count as one of the deadliest disease to mankind. She hoped that the campaign will provide a kind of platform for the rural people to bridge the gap between the urban residents in terms of health sector. She further hoped the organizers will create this kind of campaign in various parts of the States especially in the rural areas where the people can gain more knowledge about the various aspects of health.

Others who spoke on the occasion included Leader of Opposition, Mr. Conrad Sangma, local MLA, Mr. Remington Pyngrope and Mr. T Lyngdoh, member World Vision of India.