(a) whether there is any scheme for rehabilitation of HIV-positive patients by the
Central Government; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether there is any scheme for rehabilitation of HIV-positive patients by the
Central Government; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) & (b) Under National AIDS Control Programme (Phase-III), there is provision
of free Anti-retroviral Treatment (ART) of eligible HIV/AIDS patients, which is expected
to prolong survival, improve the quality of life and functional capacity. These services
are being provided through 126 ART Centres where currently more than 73 thousand HIV/AIDS
patients are being treated. In addition, 122 Community Care Centres have been set up in
the non-government sector to treat opportunistic infections, where counselling on
prevention, drug adherence and nutrition is also provided.