World AIDS Day 2024 Event in Indore
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World AIDS Day 2024 commemoration |
| Location | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Auditorium, Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare |
| Chief Guest | Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh |
| Theme | "Take the Rights Path" - Emphasizing equal rights, dignity, and healthcare access for HIV/AIDS-affected individuals |
| Government Commitment | Safeguarding rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, legal protections, healthcare access, societal transformation, awareness campaigns, alignment with SDGs to end AIDS by 2030 |
| Achievements | 44% reduction in new HIV cases since 2010 (global: 39%), 79% decline in AIDS-related deaths, India as a global leader in affordable HIV medicines, free antiretroviral therapy (ART) provided |
| Strategic Targets | 90-90-90 target (revised to 95-95-95): 81% identified, 88% treated, 97% viral suppression |
| Role of Madhya Pradesh | Plans to eradicate AIDS as a public health threat by 2028, expansion of medical colleges from 5 to 31, aiming for 50 by 2026 |
| Key Initiatives | SANKALAK 6th Edition (AIDS control progress), India HIV Estimates 2023 (updated HIV data), Coffee Table Book (IEC Campaign achievements), Prevention Progress Update 2023-2024, Research Compendium Volume II |
| Community Engagement | Exhibitions by NACO, live performances, beneficiary narratives from the National AIDS Control Programme, participation of policymakers, health workers, civil society, and development partners |