Zonal Red Ribbon Club Quiz held at Tura
Don Bosco College Tura in collaboration with the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) organized the Zonal Level Red Ribbon Quiz Competition on 08th November 2022 (Tuesday). The programme was held at the Bosco Hall of Don Bosco College, Tura.
Dr Zeany T. Ch. Momin, MD Pathology, Specialist, Tura Civil Hospital graced the occasion with her presence as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Zeany said that there is so much to be done in the state to rid HIV/ AID in the state. HIV/AIDS is prevalent among young people and this has impacted the career, family life and the psychology of the young person suffering from HIV/AIDS.
Dr Zeany also added that there need to make young people to come forward to donate blood and save life.
Shri Alexander Kharkongor, Assistant Director (IEC) Meghalaya State AIDS Control Society, Shillong highlighted on the purpose of organising the Zonal Quiz Competition. He said that the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) is roping in colleges and NGOs to join hands together to help youth to be aware of HIV and AIDS. He also informed that the winners and the runner-up at the Zonal Level will represent Garo Hills Zone in a Quiz programme to be held at Shillong in the month of November.
Dr Barbara S. Sangma, Nodal Officer of the Red Ribbon Club of Don Bosco College, Tura highlighted on the various activities of the club. “One of the important functions is to organized blood donation camps in the college in collaboration with the NSS and NCC of the college. Other awareness programme was also organized by the Red Ribbon Club of the college,” Dr Barbara Sangma informed.
At the Quiz programme, Don Bosco College, Tura scored the highest points followed by Mendipathar College. Both colleges shall represent the Garo Hills Zone at the State Level Red Ribbon Quiz Competition to be held at Shillong.
Principal of the college, Fr Bivan Rodriques Mukhim welcomed the gathering and thanked the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society was organizing the Zonal Level Red Ribbon Quiz Competition in Garo Hills for the consecutive three years. He expressed gratitude to the Red Ribbon Club of the College for taking forward the activities of the club.
