240 teachers trained on adolescence education programme

Officials of NSACS, NBSE and SCERT along with the participants during a one-day training on adolescence education programme in Dimapur on Friday.

• DIMAPUR — A total of 240 teachers representing 191 registered schools under the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) from Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts were trained on Adolescence Education Programme (AEP) during a one-day training held at Town Hall, Dimapur, on Friday.
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• The training was organised by the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), in collaboration with NBSE and the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Nagaland.
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• An update from NSACS stated that the training was conducted with an aim to strengthen the implementation of AEP at school level and equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support adolescents in making informed, responsible and healthy life choices.

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• Key sessions of the programme included ‘Basics of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI),’ ‘Growing up and adolescent reproductive and sexual health,’ ‘Life skills for HIV prevention,’ ‘The HIV and AIDS (prevention and control) Act, 2017,’ ‘Mental health and substance abuse,’ and ‘Implementation of AEP in schools.’
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• In his address, the NSACS project director, Dr. Ahu Sekhose, emphasised the vital role of teachers in creating a supportive and informed environment for young people. He encouraged educators to proactively address adolescent concerns with sensitivity and scientific understanding.
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• Report stated that the training marked a significant step toward enhancing adolescent health education across the state, with participants expected to serve as catalysts for spreading awareness and fostering positive behavioral change among students.