DIMAPUR: A one day state level e seminar on the theme “Frontline Excellence: The Nurse’s Role in Optimizing Viral Suppression and Adherence” was organised by the Faculty of Nursing, North East Christian University (NECU), Dimapur, in collaboration with the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) on October 15.
The seminar aimed to strengthen nursing professionals’ knowledge on promoting adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), achieving viral suppression, and improving the quality of life of people living with HIV. A total of 200 delegates attended the programme.
Resource persons included Dr. Hotoka Hesso, Senior Medical Officer, Model ART Plus Centre, District Hospital Dimapur, and Bendangtemsula, Nurse Counsellor, ICTC, CIHSR, Chümoukedima. Organised under the guidance of Kapuw Kaini (Organising Chairperson), Rovino Khate (Organising Secretary), and Imliwapangla Ao (Assistant Organising Secretary), the programme began with a welcome address by Kaini, who introduced the theme and stressed the importance of clinical updates and nursing strategies to support treatment adherence.
Sessions covered a wide range of topics: Understanding Viral Suppression and U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable by Dr. Hesso, highlighting ART’s role in reducing viral load and preventing transmission. The Nurse’s Role in Medication Adherence and Interactive Case Discussion by Bendangtemsula, focusing on barriers such as stigma, side effects, and financial challenges, while stressing compassionate, non judgmental care. Practical Strategies for Long Term Adherence and Managing Drug Interactions by Dr. Hesso, emphasising patient education, monitoring, and medication safety. Updating Clinical Protocols and Nursing Practice by Bendangtemsula, underscoring evidence based care and integration of current knowledge. The programme concluded with a post test and feedback session, followed by certificate distribution. The seminar reinforced the vital role of nurses in promoting ART adherence, reducing barriers to care, supporting people living with HIV, and improving health outcomes through evidence based, patient centred practice.
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