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AIDS is spreading rapidly. The very mention of AIDS provokes a picture of a person ridden with feelings of guilt and shame. Thanks to the social stigma, many people cannot bear with the idea of getting a HIV infection. They cannot discuss it openly and are terrified of its effect on their family. People still lose jobs because of HIV infection and have little access to social services But, why suffer in silence?
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What is HIV?

HIV stands for 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus'. HIV is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system and destroys or impairs their function.

What is AIDS?

AIDS stands for 'Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome' and describes the collection of symptoms and infections associated with acquired deficiency of the immune system.

Success Stories

Individuals, who take it on them to work for the rights of people living with HIV / AIDS, deserve a special mention.

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Some people incorrectly believe that any transmission of an STI through sexual contact must occur only through unprotected sexual intercourse. In some cases, infection can be transmitted through unprotected oral sex or anal sex with an infected male or female.

India's First Group Health Insurance for People Living with HIV

A HIV Care Insurance has been designed to address needs of the HIV + people.
Maharashtra Blood Transfusion Council (MAHASBTC)
Government of Maharashtra
SBTC
  • To locate a blood donor in Maharashtra
  • Blood bank near you
  • Register Free - Now more…
List of Blood Banks Supported by NACO
National AIDS Control Organisation
List of Blood Banks Supported by NACO
  • Major Blood Banks with BCSU
  • Major Blood Bank
  • District Level Blood Banks read more…

Showcasing Initiatives

Project Concern International/India

Project Concern International/IndiaOrganization Description: Project Concern International is a U.S. based non–profit, international development organization established in 1961, promotes community health and integrated development in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America. PCI's programs reach out to more than three million people every year. read more…

Text to Change (TTC)

Text to Change
  • HIV/AIDS education via the TTC sms education quiz.
  • Medicine adherence via mobile telephony.
  • Development of Health Insurance software via mobile gprs systems.
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