The Department of Community Medicine, Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), in collaboration with the Jharkhand State AIDS Control Society (JSACS), successfully conducted a one-day workshop on "Sensitization for Private Medical Practitioners and Faculty of MTMC on NACP-V." The event aimed to enhance awareness and strengthen healthcare responses to HIV/AIDS by educating private practitioners on the latest updates under Phase V of the National AIDS Control Program (NACP-V).
The workshop, held at TMA Pai Hall, New Academic Block, MTMC, Baridih, Jamshedpur, was organized under the guidance of the Head of the Department of Community Medicine and the patronage of Dr. G. Pradeep Kumar, Dean, MTMC. The event was graced by Dr. Badal Chandra Bhakat, Joint Director, CST, JSACS, Dr. Debasish Chakraborty, Deputy Director, Mainstreaming, and Mr. Sriharsha Mohanty, CBE, PHFI, as chief dignitaries. They commended MTMC’s proactive approach and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring better support for People Living with HIV (PLHIV).
The workshop covered key aspects of HIV/AIDS management, including updates on NACP-V and its implementation, an overview of the HIV & AIDS (Prevention & Control) Act, 2017, which highlights patient rights, effective management of PLHIV, including treatment, referrals, and opportunistic infection prophylaxis, strengthening linkages and referrals to improve treatment access, and universal work precautions alongside advanced treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
With approximately 50 participants from various MTMC departments, the workshop facilitated insightful discussions and reinforced the crucial role of private practitioners in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The event was a resounding success, reflecting MTMC’s commitment to enhancing HIV/AIDS awareness and healthcare delivery in Jharkhand.
Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence (IoE) in partnership with Tata Steel Limited, is a renowned educational institution dedicated to providing quality medical education and healthcare services. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated faculty, MTMC aims to train future healthcare professionals and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
