India: Decline of infection numbers in general population
Over three million people with HIV, says new estimates
New 2006 estimates recently released by the National AIDS Control Organization, supported by United Nations [UN]AIDS and the World Health Organization [WHO], indicate that national adult HIV prevalence in India is an estimated 3.1 million people living with HIV in the country.
The new results are more accurate than previous ones says the WHO, as they are based on an expanded surveillance system and a revised and enhanced methodology established as part of the Indian Government’s effort to understand its HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Key findings included a slight decline in the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the general population. But, there is variation between states and population groups. HIV still emerges in new areas and 29 districts with high rates of HIV infection were identified, particularly West Bengal, Orissa, Rajasthan and Bihar. There are also increases in HIV infection among intravenous drug users and sex workers, although the data suggests that rates of HIV are in decline among sex workers in the southern states.
For more details visit the World Health Organization website at: www.who.int.
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