Shillong, Aug. 12 -- The Meghalaya government on Wednesday launched the Statewide Intensified IEC campaign 3.0, to scale up HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention strategies, diagnostic testing, and medical treatment across the state.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla called for a stronger fight against stigma and discrimination while launching an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign at Lady Keane College Hall.

The programme was organised by the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) as part of an HIV/AIDS awareness programme coinciding with International Youth Day.

Addressing the gathering, Shylla called upon the people of State to reject discrimination against people living with HIV and extend support by encouraging HIV testing, timel...