Under NACP Phase V (2021–2026), the '95-95-95' target for HIV refers to which cascade of goals?
- A 95% of those at risk tested; 95% of positives treated; 95% achieving viral suppression
- B 95% of HIV-positive people diagnosed; 95% of diagnosed receiving ART; 95% on ART achieving viral suppression ✓
- C 95% reduction in new infections; 95% reduction in AIDS-related deaths; 95% elimination of stigma
- D 95% of pregnant women tested; 95% of HIV-positive pregnant women on PMTCT; 95% of exposed infants tested
Correct answer: B. 95% of HIV-positive people diagnosed; 95% of diagnosed receiving ART; 95% on ART achieving viral suppression
Explanation
The UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets adopted under NACP Phase V mean: 95% of all HIV-positive people knowing their status (diagnosed), 95% of those diagnosed being on antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of those on ART achieving viral load suppression (<1000 copies/mL). These targets build on the earlier 90-90-90 goals and are designed to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. The cascade is sequential and does not directly address stigma or general population testing coverage.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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