Agartala, Dec. 2 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha urged increased screening and awareness campaigns in schools and colleges to combat HIV/AIDS, highlighting the need for early detection and public education on the issue, according to a press release.

Speaking at a program held on Monday at MBB Playground in Agartala to observe the State-Level World AIDS Day and virtually inaugurate Cancer Care Centres in North, Gomati, and Dhalai districts, CM Saha emphasised the need for public awareness and highlighted the strict measures taken by security agencies against drugs.

Referring to the World Health Organization (WHO) calendar, he said about eight days are observed globally, including World AIDS Day. CM Saha highlighted the regular effor...