As the first few cases of HIV infection of the country were reported in 1986 the Manipur State Government also took serious note of the problem and initiated a series of important measures to tackle the epidemic. With the formation of the high-powered National AIDS Committee in 1986 and as it launched its National AIDS Control Programme in 1987, Manipur immediately set up a State AIDS Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Minister. State AIDS Cell was established in the State Health Directorate under the supervision of one medical officer. AIDS has emerged as a new and serious public health emergency in Manipur. The first HIV positive case in Manipur was reported in February 1990 from the blood samples of October 1989 among a cluster of Injecting Drug Users (IDUs).

Read More >>

1. Door-to-door HIV & STI awareness campaign by District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU) Imphal West.

2. Intensified IEC Campaign for school awareness are conducted at various schools in Ukhrul district.

3. Intensified IEC Campaign is taking HIV & STI information straight to every doorstep in Manipur.

4. Rejection hurts more than the virus. Be a friend, not a judge.