Recently, the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) has revealed
that India’s annual rate of HIV infection has declined by 46% between
2010 and 2021 against a global average of 32%.
Key Highlights
AIDS-related mortalities have declined by 76% against the global average
of 52 %.
MoH&FW has released several initiatives- Implementation of HIV
and AIDS for Establishment Policy, 2022.
National Digital Repository– Resource materials related to HIV
and AIDS for the common public.
National Data Hub of NACO– Central repository of all approved
data of NACO for internal use. #AbNahiChalega campaign to eliminate HIV-
related stigma and discrimination.
World AIDS Day & NACO
World AIDS Day has been globally observed on 1st December since 1988.
Theme of World AIDS Day, 2022 is “Equalize”.
NACO:
Nodal agency for activities of National AIDS Control Program (NACP).
Functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW).
HIV:
HIV is a retrovirus that weakens a person’s immune system by destroying
white blood cells (CD4 cells).
If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS, a chronic and potentially
life-threatening condition.
Currently, there is no effective cure for HIV but with proper medical
care, HIV can be controlled.
