Lalduhoma launches HIV awareness drive
: CM Lalduhoma inaugurated the Intensified information, education, and communication campaign alongside the HIV test drive campaign in Aizawl on Tuesday, reports HC Vanlalruata.
During his address, Lalduhoma emphasised the critical need for prevention, highlighting that HIV remains incurable.
He called for comprehensive awareness programmes to educate the public, particularly in remote and border areas where the virus is prevalent.
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