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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is retrovirus. It is also known as human T-lymphotropic virus-III (HTLV-III), lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV), and AIDS-associated retrovirus (ARV). Transmission involves anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids. Effects of ..
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On November 18, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition for HIV prevention. During the meet, the minister shared about the success of HIV Prevention Model of India. Key Highlights The minister stressed upon the following as India’s actions under its HIV Prevention Model The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: AIDS • Aids to Navigation Bill 2020 • HIV • Mission SAMPARK • NACO • National AIDS Control Organisation • National AIDS Control Programme
1 December: World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day was observed on 1 December 2019, to raise public awareness about Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a pandemic disease caused due to infection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which affects the human immune system. The day also provides an opportunity for people to unite in fight against HIV and to show support ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: AIDS • HIV • National AIDS Control Programme • National Strategic Plan • WHO • World AIDS Day