Officials, clinicians and peer voices take part
The session featured technical presentations from healthcare professionals and brought together local administrators and civil-society representatives. According to the report, Manish Kumar, NHIDCL’s office-in-charge in Dimapur, addressed students attending the event and emphasised the wider consequences of individual choices on families and communities. He also urged an end to stigma surrounding those living with HIV.
"With correct information, responsible behaviour, timely testing and timely treatment, HIV can be managed effectively," said Manish Kumar, according to the report.
Medical contributors included Orenthung Ngullie of the District Hospital and Dr Tahito Vishepu, an officer at the hospital’s opioid substitution therapy centre, who provided technical talks on clinical aspects of HIV care and addiction treatment, the report added. Testimonies from a recovered drug user and a person living with HIV were included to provide personal perspectives alongside the technical information.
Services and public-health messaging on site
Organisers distributed information, education and communication (IEC) materials to attendees and the District Hospital arranged mobile testing services at the venue for those seeking screening or further information, the report said. The programme highlighted the central government’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan strategy, which covers prevention, treatment and recovery services for substance use disorders.
Speakers cautioned students to be wary of misinformation on social media and to consult qualified clinicians for diagnosis and treatment, the report stated. The inclusion of on-site testing aimed to reduce barriers to screening and to link individuals to care without delay.
Programme leadership and civic participation
The event was chaired by Sentilemla Lemtur and Ayula Longkumer, while Imtimenba Jamir, an associate pastor at DABA, provided the invocation, the report noted. The collaborative format involved public, health and community stakeholders, with NHIDCL financing the session as part of its social-responsibility activities in the region.
- Venue: Lion’s Club, Midland, Dimapur
- Organisers: Nagaland Apex Handloom Handicraft and Textile Export Marketing Association, Dimapur District Administration, Dimapur Municipal Council, Chief Medical Officer
- Funded by: NHIDCL through CSR
The report did not provide numerical figures for attendance or the number of tests conducted at the mobile testing facility. It also did not specify any follow-up services or timelines for linkage to care beyond the on-site testing and counselling offered during the event.
| Contributor | Role |
|---|---|
| Manish Kumar | NHIDCL office-in-charge, Dimapur — spoke on stigma and responsible behaviour |
| Orenthung Ngullie | District Hospital — technical talk |
| Dr Tahito Vishepu | Opioid substitution therapy centre — technical talk |
| Recovered drug user & person living with HIV | Provided personal testimonies |
What residents should note
The programme reinforced public-health priorities: prevention through accurate information, timely testing and access to treatment. Residents seeking services or information on HIV or addiction in Dimapur are advised to contact the District Hospital or the Chief Medical Officer’s office for official testing locations, opioid substitution therapy details and counselling services. The report encouraged reliance on qualified healthcare providers rather than social-media sources for diagnosis and treatment guidance.
