Cachar launches comprehensive STI, HIV, TB and hepatitis campaign

SILCHAR: To mark the launch of the Integrated Campaign on Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis (ISHTH) in Cachar district, Assam AIDS Control Society organized a function on Monday. The inaugural event, held at Silchar Central Jail, underscored the program’s commitment to reach vulnerable populations even in closed settings. The month-long initiative was launched by Dr Ratna Chakraborty, the respected Cachar district AIDS control officer.

The ISHTH campaign aims to provide comprehensive screening and service delivery to inmates in prisons, other closed settings and correctional facilities. The launch ceremony was attended by Ministry of Health officials and prison authorities, which highlighted the collaborative efforts required to meet the health needs of those in confined settings.

The doctor delivered a speech at the meeting. Ratna Chakraborty, District AIDS Control Officer, catch The importance of ISHTH activities was emphasized. She said: “This initiative is a critical step in ensuring the health and well-being of individuals in correctional settings. By providing healthcare directly to them, we aim to break down barriers and increase access to essential services, making a contribution to healthier communities. contribute.”

Speaking at the event, Anup Kumar Dutta, CPM DISHA said, “The ISHTH campaign aligns seamlessly with our collective commitment to ensure holistic health of all and leave no one behind. The inclusion of correctional facilities demonstrates a comprehensive public Hygienic methods.”

Biswajit Baruah, assistant jailer of Silchar Central Jail, also appreciated the initiative. “This campaign is vital to the health and well-being of inmates. We appreciate the collaborative efforts and attention to the health needs of those in correctional facilities,” a release said.

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