PSM High-Yield: National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) is the comprehensive national effort to combat HIV/AIDS in India, implemented by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).
Evolution of NACP Phases
| Phase | Key Focus |
|---|---|
| NACP-I (1992) | Preventing spread and managing blood safety. |
| NACP-II (1999) | Decentralization to the state level and focus on high-risk groups. |
| NACP-III (2007) | Scaling up ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) and prevention. |
| NACP-IV (2012) | Focus on “Test and Treat” and reducing stigma. |
| NACP-V (2021) | Focus on 95-95-95 targets and sustainable elimination. |
Key Strategies & Targets
- 95-95-95 Target: 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those receive sustained ART, and 95% of those have viral suppression.
- TI (Targeted Interventions): Focus on core groups (FSW, MSM, IDU, Transgender individuals) with the highest risk of transmission.
- Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission (PPTCT): Ensuring all pregnant women living with HIV receive ART.
- ICTCs: Integrated Counseling and Testing Centres as the entry point for testing and counseling.
High-Yield Exam Pearl:
- Universal Precautions: Handwashing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe sharps disposal are the cornerstones of preventing occupational HIV exposure.
- Surveillance: Uses Sentinel Surveillance among specific groups to track prevalence trends across India.