World AIDS Day 2024: A Global Call for Equity and Rights
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 1, 2024 |
| Theme | "Take the rights path: My health, my right!" |
| Objective | Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and emphasize human rights in healthcare access. |
| Focus Areas | - Equitable access to prevention, testing, and treatment.- Inclusivity and global cooperation.- Addressing inequalities. |
| Global Perspective | - 39% reduction in new HIV infections since 2010.- Aiming for 95-95-95 targets: diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression. |
| HIV/AIDS in India | - 2.5 million people living with HIV, with 0.2% adult prevalence.- 44% reduction in new infections since 2010.- Free ART for 16.06 lakh individuals through 725 ART centers. |
| NACP Phase-V (2021-2026) | - Budget: ₹15,471.94 crore.- Goals: Reduce new infections and mortalities by 80% (baseline: 2010).- Eliminate vertical transmission and stigma.- Achieve 95-95-95 targets. |
| Key Initiatives in India | - Test and Treat Policy: Free ART for all diagnosed individuals.- Mission Sampark: Re-engaging PLHIV who discontinued treatment.- Multi-month drug dispensation introduced during COVID-19. |