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HIV Awareness Program at Sribadam Gumpa

Date: December 26, 2024Location: Sribadam Gumpa, West DistrictCollaborator: 100 Days TB Campaign under the RNTCP Highlights: Conducted for students and monks, with over 50 participants. Focused on HIV transmission, prevention, and the importance of early testing. Emphasized awareness of transmission routes and preventive measures. Encouraged early testing as a vital step for effective disease management. …

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Nursing Education Programme

Date: December 4, 2024Venue: CHC Soreng Meeting Hall, Soreng DistrictTopic: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Their Prevention Highlights: Participants: Staff nurses and healthcare professionals from Soreng District. Guest Speaker: Ms. Ganga Chettri, ICTC Counsellor, AIDS/HIV SSACS CHC Soreng. Delivered a session on prevention, management, and awareness of STDs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS. Provided valuable …

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Solidarity Marathon: “Take the Right Path”

The Sikkim Drug User Forum, in collaboration with the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS), organized a Solidarity Marathon with the theme “Take the Right Path.” The marathon aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote a healthier lifestyle while standing against substance abuse. Details of the Event: Route: The marathon began at Deorali, passed …

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World AIDS Day 2024

An incredible turnout! Over 2,000 individuals gathered today to commemorate World AIDS Day, marking an unforgettable moment of awareness, unity, and hope. This event, organized by the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society, aimed to highlight the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS while celebrating progress in reducing stigma and raising awareness .The day featured: Street dramas and …

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Message from Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dapartment, Govt. of Sikkim, Shri G.T. Dhungel.

On the occasion of World AIDs Day, I congratulate the Health Department and SSACS for thier untiring efforts as we work together to combat HIV/AIDS, I want to emphasize the importance of compassion, education, and prevention. Let us break the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS and support those affected. To those living with HIV/AIDS, I want to …

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Solidarity Marathon: “Take the Right Path”

Solidarity Marathon: “Take the Right Path” The Sikkim Drug User Forum, in collaboration with the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS), organized a Solidarity Marathon with the theme “Take the Right Path.” The marathon aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote a healthier lifestyle while standing against substance abuse. Details of the Event: Route: …

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Program at Dodak Senior Secondary School

Date: November 30, 2024Location: Dodak Senior Secondary SchoolOrganized By: Red Ribbon Club, Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS) Highlights: Target Audience: School children, teaching, and non-teaching staff. Resource Person: Ganga Chhetri, who delivered an engaging session on HIV/AIDS prevention, transmission, and the importance of awareness and responsible behavior. Interactive Session: Students participated actively, asking questions …

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A Candlelight Vigil on World AIDS Day

A candlelight vigil on World AIDS Day symbolizes unity, remembrance, and commitment in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. It honors the lives lost to the epidemic, supports individuals living with HIV, and renews the collective determination to end stigma and discrimination. The act of lighting candles represents hope, resilience, and solidarity, reminding everyone of the …

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The SOCHH-ABDM Pilot cum Capacity Building Workshop

On October 28th and 29th, 2024, at the Lemon Tree Hotel in Sikkim. Organized by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in collaboration with the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SACS), the workshop aimed to enhance understanding and skills for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) implementation. Participants included representatives from all district facilities, such …

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