The document discusses HIV/AIDS in India. It notes that the first AIDS case was detected in 1986 and that there were 2.4 million people living with HIV in India in 2009. HIV can be transmitted through blood, vaginal fluids, sharing needles, unsterilized blades/razors, and unprotected sex. Common symptoms include weight loss, fever, sweating, diarrhea, vision loss, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Diagnosis involves tests like ELISA and Western blot. Treatment includes antiretroviral therapy using drugs that inhibit HIV. Prevention emphasizes safe sex and sex education. Efforts are needed to reduce sexual transmission, prevent mother-child transmission, ensure treatment access, protect drug users, end
3. The first AIDS case in India was detected in
1986
2.4 Million people living with the HIV Positive in
india (2009)
In India 1,72000 death are reported on
1dec.2012
18. Prevention of HIV infection, primary
through safe sex.
To provide sex Education.
23. We can reduce sexual transmission of
HIV.
We can prevent mothers from dying and
babies from becoming infected with HIV.
We can ensure that people living with
HIV receive treatment.
We can protect drug users from
becoming infected with HIV.
24. We can remove, policies, practices,
stigma and discrimination that block
effective responses to AIDS.
We can stop violence against women and
girls.
We can empower young people to protect
themselves from HIV.
We can enhance social protection for
people affected by HIV.