The care and support centre for plwhas (People living with HIV/aids)

The Care and Support Centre for PLWHAS (People Living with HIV/AIDS) is the mission undertaken by the Registered Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny. (Registration No. 13145 of 1973-74 under West Bengal Act XXVI of 1961). It is a 12 bedded care and support centre, 2 rooms with 8 beds are for male and 1 room with 4 beds are for female patients. Besides, there is a well equipped emergency room with three beds.

Inauguration

04th March by the Hon'ble MP, Shri Dawa Norbula.

Name

The centre is named after MR. Owen G Glenn and his foundation Glenn Family Foundation as a mark of our deep gratitude to the donor, Mr. Owen G Glenn. His generous contribution enabled us to buy this prime property measuring 01.25 acres and give a face lift to the beautiful but dilapidated cottage and the outhouse. It was known as Tibet House.

Background Medical Work

Dr. R. Bhattacharya, Professor and his wife Dr. S. Bhattacharya, ex-principal, North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri offered great assistance in setting up this centre. This was the culmination of our 3 years awareness programmes, some of these were with Dr. R. Bhattacharya.

Financial Aspect

The centre so far has not received any financial assistance from any sources, government or otherwise except the purchase of the property mentioned above. All the running costs and maintenance i.e. medical, nutrition, staff salary, building maintenance are borne by the sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny.