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Which one of the following statements about the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) is correct?a. Expenses under the programme are shared by the Centre and the States on 80 : 20 basis.b. It aims at preventing new infections of AIDS.1. Only a2. Only b3. Both a and b4. Neither a nor b

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only b

The Correct Answer is Only b.

 

  • The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) is a division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that provides leadership to HIV/AIDS control programs in India through 35 HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Societies. Hence Statement 1 is Not Correct.
  • The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), launched in 1992, is being implemented as a comprehensive program for the prevention and control of HIV/ AIDS in India. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.

 

NACP - IV - Objectives

  • Reduce new infections by 50% (2007 Baseline of NACP III)
  • Provide comprehensive care and support to all persons living with HIV/AIDS and treatment services for all those who require it.

 

  • World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year.


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