Abstract
This paper traces the evolution of AIDS-related policy and legislation in India from an initial response characterized by conservatism and discrimination to the development of a coherent national programme which aims to prevent the transmission of HIV and to develop support structures for people with HIV and AIDS. Examining the strategies, achievements and problems of specific components of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), the paper finds that the very progressive approach of national-level policy makers has been countered by conservative forces at the state and local levels. Little progress has been made, moreover, in incorporating HIV/AIDS prevention efforts into broader development and empowerment strategies. The paper concludes by considering the wider social context of AIDS in India and the role of more far-reaching policy measures.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 184-197 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Health Policy Plan |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 1996 |
Keywords
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Asia
- Developing Countries
- Diseases
- Hiv Infections
- India
- Legislation
- Organization And Administration
- Policy
- Program Development
- Programs
- Social Policy
- Southern Asia
- Viral Diseases
- Blood Transfusion
- Communication
- HIV Infections
- Health Education
- Health Policy
- Humans
- National Health Programs
- Population Surveillance
- Program Evaluation
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
