(a) whether the Union Government has provided the special package for AIDS Awareness Programme for North-Eastern Region for the year 2005-2006; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Union Government has provided the special package for AIDS Awareness Programme for North-Eastern Region for the year 2005-2006; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) & (b): Considering the prevalence of HIV infection and specific requirements, each State AIDS Control Society prepares an action plan, inter-alia, to generate awareness on HIV/AIDS with a view to bring desired behavioral changes. The States’ action plan containing holistic package of services for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS are then discussed and approved by National AIDS Control Organisation. The major awareness programmes launched across the country including North Eastern States in the current year are: Total Awareness Campaign with the objective of generating awareness about HIV/AIDS and other related issues in the general masses and Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT) to make all pregnant women aware of the provisions to free testing, medication and counseling available in all district hospitals, government medical colleges and community centres.