Dimapur, August 16 (MExN): Legislators’ Forum on AIDS (LFA) organised one day advocacy programme on HIV & AIDS with Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) in partnership with Foundation for Church and Society held on August 14.
During the programme, Dr. Vinito L. Chishi State Consultant LFA, gave a presentation on HIV/AIDS scenario of Nagaland and highlighted the issues and concern related to increasing number of HIV infection in the State particularly in district like Dimapur, Kohima, Tuensang, Kiphire etc.
He also made a presentation on Global Response on HIV/AIDS and encouraged the students who are preparing to enter Christian Ministry, to make use of their leadership opportunity by taking positive initiatives in addressing the issues related to HIV/AIDS with regard to reducing stigma, discrimination and prevention aiming towards creating an AIDS free generation in the days to come.
Hukatoli from LFA also made a presentation on Risk Factor and Social concern and Responsibility with particular emphasis on its consequences, challenges and importance of responsible living. Earlier the programme was chaired by Dr. Joshua Lorin (Principal OTS), opening prayer by Dr. James Kalong (Academic Dean OTS), and closing prayer by Rev. Dr. Ellen C. Jamir (Associate Professor).
