Question : DEATHS DUE TO AIDS

(a) whether the AIDS experts have warned about the rise in death toll in the new millennium;

(b) if so, the number of persons who died from AIDS in various States during 1999-2000 till date, State-wise;

(c) the extent to which the death toll of AIDS has been increased in comparison to previous two years;

(d) the amount being spent and proposed to be spent to check the spread of AIDS during 1999-2000 and 2000-2001;

(e) the estimated number of persons likely to be affected by HIV/AIDS during the coming ten years; and

(f) the advance measures being contemplated by the Government to tackle the situation?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE(INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c) The number of deaths due to AIDS upto December, 1999 is annexed. In comparison to previous two years the death toll of AIDS has not increased.

(d) The amount being spent to check the spread of AIDS during 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 is as follows:

1999-2000	- Rs.133.32 crores	2000-2001	- Rs.145.00 crores	(Budget estimates)

(e) The current estimation of HIV infection is approximately 3.5 million. However, estimates for coming 10 years have not been made.

(f) In order to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS in India, a comprehensive Programme is currently under implementation throughout the country as a centrally sponsored scheme. The main components consist of:-

Ãº Reducing the spread of HIV in groups at high risk by identification of target populations and providing peer counselling, condom promotion, treatment of sexually transmitted infections.

Ãº Preventive intervention for the general population by Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and awareness campaign, provision of voluntary testing and counselling, safe blood transfusion services and prevention of occupational exposure.

Ãº Providing financial assistance for opportunistic infections, home and community based care.

Ãº Strengthening effectiveness and technical, managerial, financial sustainability at National, State and Municipal levels.

Ãº Promoting collaboration amongst public, private and voluntary sector.

ANNEXURE

DEATH DUE TO HIV/AIDS

Sl. State/UT 1997 1998 1999
No
1. Andhra Pradesh - 6 -

2. Assam - 1 -

3. Arunachal Pradesh - - -

4. Andaman & Nicobar - - -	Islands

5. Bihar - - -
6. Chandigarh - 12 5

7 Punjab - - -

8. Delhi 5 4 -

9. Daman & Diu - - -
10. Dadra & Nagar Haveli - - -
11. Goa 3 1 2
12. Gujarat - 4 -
13. Haryana - - -
14. Himachal Pradesh 1 - -
15. Jammu & Kashmir - - -
16. Karnataka 29 34 6
17. Kerala 13 4 -
18. Lakshadweep - - -
19. Madhya Pradesh 4 12 9
20. Maharashtra 110 82 13
21. Manipur 71 - 4
22. Mizoram - - -
23. Meghalaya - - -
24. Nagaland 7 - 2
25. Orissa 2 - -
26. Pondicherry 18 4 1
27. Rajasthan - 1 -
28. Sikkim - - -
29. Tamil Nadu - 18 71
30. Tripura - - -
31. Uttar Pradesh 24 - 1
32. West Bengal - 2 -
TOTAL	287 217 114

Question : DEATHS DUE TO AIDS

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