Chin people are the ones who are mostly infected among Burmese, who left their country because of the economic situation, forced labour and violation of human rights.
“Now we are treating 15 persons in the VPHEN center as they cannot afford medical attention. We found that 30 out of 100 were HIV positive among Chin people,” said a VPHEN worker.
The VPHEN group is backed by some NGOs and it is providing medicines and treatment to the needy. It uses one third of its resources for the Burmese people.
“We are counseling HIV patients and also providing awareness to Burmese people in Mizoram state, who lack knowledge about HIV infection. The VPHEN is especially set up for Burmese people,” he added.
Although, Khonumthung News could not confirm the exact number and details of HIV victims, but it is clear that many Burmese people are in need of help.
The main branch of VPHEN is in Aizawl city and other sub-branches are in Champhai, Saiha, Lawngtlai and Lunglei in Mizoram state.