Relevance : GS 2 ( Health )
- Decline in HIV Infections: New HIV infections in 2023 are 44% lower than in 2010; AIDS-related deaths have dropped by 79%.
- High Prevalence Regions: HIV remains high in Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, and rising in Punjab.
- High-Risk Groups: HIV continues to impact women sex workers, transgender people, truckers, and migrants.
- States with High Prevalence: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana have HIV prevalence above 0.4%.
- HIV Population Estimate: 25.44 lakh people living with HIV in India; 44% women and 3% children.
- Progress on 95-95-95 Targets:India’s revised 95-95-95 targets aim for 95% case detection, 95% treatment coverage, and 95% viral load suppression. 81% of AIDS cases identified, 88% on ART, and 97% with suppressed viral loads.
- Prevention and Awareness: Emphasis on healthy lifestyles, HIV awareness, and combating stereotypes
