Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra (SSK) Inaugurated in Cachar

way2barak, October 18: In a significant feat the Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra (SSK) was officially inaugurated by the assistant commissioner and executive magistrate, Jonali Devi in presence of  Dr. Asutosh Barman, Jt. Director of Health Services, District AIDS Control Officer, Medical Officers of SMDC&H, DISHA staff and officials from the Assam State AIDS Control Society at S.M Dev civil hospital here on tuesday.

 Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion , assistant commissioner Jonali Devi expressed her enthusiasm for the establishment of the Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra and stressed the vital role it will play in improving healthcare accessibility and quality in the region.

While talking at the event, Dr. Asutosh Barman, Joint Director of Health Services also emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing public health challenges and lauded the collaboration between multiple stakeholders that made this initiative possible.

Dr. Ratna Chakraborty, District AIDS Control Officer also spoke on the occasion and expressed her optimism about the center’s potential impact on the community. She emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to combat HIV/AIDS effectively and highlighted the center’s dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services and support to those in need.

It is noteworthy to mention that serving as the solitary center of its kind in Assam, Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra (SSK) is a crucial initiative implemented by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in Cachar District. This initiative is pivotal in advancing the national HIV response, focusing on the population ‘At Risk’ for HIV and STIs, with the goal of achieving the ambitious 95-95-95 targets and curbing the onset of new HIV and STI/RTI infections through a tailored approach.

This is stated in a press release issued from Regional office of Information & Public Relations Barak valley Zone Silchar Assam.