Source of Infections in AIDS cases in India

Objectives of AIDS Policy

Strategy of AIDS Policy

Policy Initiatives

Program Management

Advocacy and Social Mobilisation

Participation of NGO's/CBO's

H.I.V Testing

Counseling

People Living With AIDS (PLWAs)

Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Use of Condoms as a HIV/AIDS Prevention Measure

Policy on Blood Safety

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Indigenous Systems of Medicine (ISM)

Bilateral and International Cooperation

Conclusion

Counseling services for suspected cases of HIV infection and for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) should be expanded to increase their reach to those who need them. All hospitals, HIV testing centres, blood banks, STD Clinics and organisations formed by PLWAs should have counseling services manned by trained and professional counselors. Government will extend all necessary help in training counselors in large numbers to man these counseling centres and also for creating necessary infrastructure for establishment of these centres. Group counseling among PLWAs which has proved to be very effective will be encouraged by giving necessary financial and other incentives.