The Union Health Minister gave a speech on HIV/AIDS prevention at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA Resolution 75/260 addresses the implementation of the HIV/AIDS Declaration of Commitment and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS.
The concept of Social Contracting,’ through which the Targeted Interventions Program,’ is central to India’s unique HIV prevention model.
The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 2017 establishes a legal and regulatory framework to protect the Human Rights of infected and affected populations.
In India, nearly 1.4 million people are receiving free anti-retroviral treatment.