Arunachal Pradesh: Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed his concern about the increasing cases of HIV

Itanagar, October 3 (IANS). The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu, on Friday expressed concern about the growing cases of HIV/AIDS in the northeastern state. The chief minister chaired the third meeting of the State Council (SCA) on AIDS on Friday and revised the overall status associated with HIV and the ongoing steps to prevent the spread of the disease. Minister of State Health and Family Welfare Biuram Wahge and senior officials were present at the meeting held at the main minister’s office in Niti Vihar. Chief Minister Khandu posted on the social media platform ‘X’ and said: “The spread of HIV -positive matters is a matter of deep concern. It is necessary that we take immediate and effective steps to stop its spread, fight ignorance and end social boycott.” He said: “Today is the meeting of the Third State State Council (SCA) of the Arunachal Pradesh State Aids Control Society chaired by cabinet colleagues, honorable advisers, senior officials, NGOs and CBOs. Our collective resolutions are to strengthen awareness, prevention and care measures. Control Authority (Appsca). Community -managed movement for drug -free Arunachal.