Annual Report 2011-12. National AIDS Control Organisation India, Department of AIDS Control, & Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (2012)
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India has the third largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. As per the 2008-09 HIV estimates, there are an estimated 23.9 lakh people currently living with HIV/AIDS in India with an adult prevalence of 0.31 percent in 2009. |
Epidemiological Fact Sheet on HIV and AIDS, July 2008 Update: India. UNAIDS and WHO (2008)
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Global surveillance of HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a joint effort of UNAIDS and WHO. The UNAIDS/WHO Working Group on Global HIV/AIDS and STI Surveillance, initiated in November 1996, is the coordination and implementation mechanism for UNAIDS and WHO to compile and improve the quality of data needed for informed decisionmaking and planning at national, regional and global levels. Download this publication |
National Behavioural Surveillance Survey (BSS) 2006: General Population. National AIDS Control Organisation (2008)
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The aim of carrying out the National BSS 2006 was to assess current risk behaviour in specific population groups in India and to measure behavioural changes from BSS 2001 to BSS 2006. The present report details the observations of the National BSS 2006 among the general population, which was conducted in all states and union territories of the country. Download this publication |
National Behavioural Surveillance Survey (BSS) 2006: Female Sex Workers (FSWs) and their Clients. National AIDS Control Organisation (2008)
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The aim of carrying out BSS 2006 was to assess current risk behaviour in specific population groups in India and to measure behavioural changes from BSS 2001 to BSS 2006. The present report details the observations of the National BSS 2006 among the FSWs and their clients, which was conducted in all states and union territories of the country. Download this publication |
Is the HIV Burden in India Being Overestimated? Dandona L, Lakshmi V, Kumar GA, et al (2006)
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The HIV burden estimate for India has a very wide plausibility range. A recent population-based study in a south Indian district demonstrated that the official method used in India to estimate HIV burden in the population, which directly extrapolates annual sentinel surveillance data from large public sector antenatal and sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics, led to a 2–3 times higher estimate than that based on population-based data. Download this publication |
National Behavioural Surveillance Survey (BSS) 2006: Youth (15-24 Years). National Institute of Medical Statistics and National AIDS Control Organisation India (2008)
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In order to design evidence-based interventions among the young people, it is essential to understand the levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, attitude and sexual behaviour of young people. Behavioural Surveillance Surveys (BSS) are internationally standardised tools used for understanding the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of populations. Undertaking BSS among Youth is an important effort by NACO and UNICEF to monitor changes in behavioural aspects of young people who are vulnerable to HIV infection. The aim of the study is to provide a baseline for the interventions among the young people supported by NACO and UNICEF. The study will be repeated periodically for trend analysis, which will indicate the impact of the interventions as well generate invaluable information about behaviour and life style of young people in the country. Download this publication |
Demography and Sex Work Characteristics of Female Sex Workers in India. Dandona R, Dandona L, Kumar G A, et al (2006)
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The majority of sex work in India is clandestine due to unfavorable legal environment and discrimination against female sex workers (FSWs). We report data on who these women are and when they get involved with sex work that could assist in increasing the reach of HIV prevention activities for them. Download this publication |
Positive and Pregnant: How Dare You. APN+ (2012)
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Globally, an estimated 17 million women and girls are living with HIV, and more than two million pregnancies occur amongst HIV-positive women each year. In 2009, an estimated 370,000 children acquired HIV. While the total number of children being born with HIV has decreased due to the increased access to services that support women living with HIV to have HIV-free babies (usually referred to as prevention of mother-to-child transmission to PMTCT), the majority of remaining cases occur in resource-poor nations. Download this publication |
Technical Consultation to Review HIV Surveillance in India 23–25 April 2008. WHO and National AIDS Control Organisation (2008)
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Since the first HIV infection was reported in India in 1986, the epidemic continues to grow. India has the third highest HIV burden in the world with an estimated 2.5 million (range: 2–3.1 million) people living with HIV in 2006. HIV surveillance in India began in 1985 and has substantially expanded over the years. |
India Country Advocacy Brief Injecting Drug Use and HIV. UNODC and UNAIDS (2010)
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• Formulation of legislation and policy that enables access to harm reduction interventions by people who inject drugs Download this publication |
