Delhi Health Department Launches Initiative to Reconnect 19,000 HIV Patients with Treatment
Delhi launches drive to trace 19,000 HIV patients who dropped out of treatment
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi health department is launching a targeted outreach initiative to trace nearly 19,000 individuals living with HIV who have dropped out of treatment. This effort, named 'Each One Reach One,' aims to reconnect patients with essential care and support services amid rising health risks and transmission concerns.
- 01Delhi's health department is trying to reconnect with nearly 19,000 HIV patients who have dropped out of treatment.
- 02The outreach initiative, 'Each One Reach One,' aims to provide timely support and treatment to affected individuals.
- 03Approximately 65,445 people are estimated to be living with HIV in Delhi, with over 18,668 no longer in contact with treatment centers.
- 04The campaign focuses on tracing patients through their original treatment facilities and engaging NGOs for support.
- 05This effort aligns with India's goals to meet the global '95-95-95' HIV targets.
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The Delhi health department is undertaking a significant outreach initiative to trace nearly 19,000 individuals living with HIV who have dropped out of treatment. Data from the Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS) indicates that over 18,668 HIV-positive individuals in the capital are no longer in contact with treatment centers. The initiative, named 'Each One Reach One,' aims to reconnect these patients with essential care and support services under the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). The campaign is particularly crucial given that Delhi has an estimated 65,445 people living with HIV, with 4,703 classified as permanently 'lost to follow-up' (LFU). Many patients drop out due to stigma or migration, increasing health risks and potential transmission. The campaign will leverage original treatment facilities to reach out to LFU patients, prioritizing vulnerable cases through various outreach methods. This effort is vital as India strives to achieve the global '95-95-95' HIV targets, ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, receive sustained treatment, and achieve viral suppression.
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This initiative aims to reconnect individuals with HIV to treatment, significantly reducing health risks and the possibility of transmission, ultimately benefiting public health in Delhi.
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