ITANAGAR, 13 Aug: The Arunachal Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) celebrated the International Youth Day on Friday with an awareness programme on the drug menace, mental health, and other issues at the Mopin Solung ground here.
Health Services Director Dr M Lego, attending the programme, stressed on “the role of the youths in generating awareness about various health-related issues among the common masses.”
Describing the drug menace and HIV/AIDS as a challenge for the youths, he said, “The drug addictions always lead to high-risk activities which bring in innumerable health-related issues for a person.”
Stressing on the importance of mental health, he said that “good mental health is crucial for a healthy society,” and urged the participants to create awareness about mental health.
Explaining the importance of this year’s theme, ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages’, he said that “it aims at joint efforts and solidarity from all generation in order to create a safe world for all ages.”
APSACS Project Director Dr Riken Rika said that “the IYD is dedicated to the role young women and men play in bringing change in tackling global issues and achieving sustainable development.”
APCACS Deputy Director (IEC) Tashor Pali explained the four routes of HIV/AIDS transmission and how it can be prevented. He spoke about the stigma and discrimination attached to HIV/AIDS and asked the people to “show empathy to the people living with HIV/AIDS.”
Mrs Arunachal 2022 Daisy EM Ragi advised the youths to stay focused on their goals.
SFCCI Capital Region president Nangkong Perme also spoke.
