(a) the extent of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) prevalence and their risk factors among HIV
positive and negative population in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE
(DR. ANBUMANI RAMADOSS)
(a) & (b) The extent of Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C prevalence among HIV positive and negative
population in the country is not known. The risk of acquiring Hepatitis C (HCV) is through contaminated
needles and Hepatitis B through contaminated needles and unsafe sex.
(c) Universal precautions including use of sterilized syringes and needles in the hospitals and health centres
is promoted. Under the National AIDS Control Programme, health educational activities are being carried out
about risk of intravenous drug use.