Under the NACP (National AIDS Control Programme) Phase V, the current '95-95-95' target refers to which cascade goals?
- A 95% condom usage; 95% PPTCT coverage; 95% OST coverage for IDUs
- B 95% HIV testing coverage in high-risk groups; 95% linkage to care; 95% retention in care at 12 months
- C 95% of HIV+ people diagnosed; 95% of diagnosed on ART; 95% of those on ART achieving viral suppression ✓
- D 95% reduction in new infections; 95% reduction in AIDS-related deaths; 95% elimination of stigma
Correct answer: C. 95% of HIV+ people diagnosed; 95% of diagnosed on ART; 95% of those on ART achieving viral suppression
Explanation
The UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets adopted in the global HIV response (2020 onwards, replacing earlier 90-90-90 targets) refer to three sequential cascade goals: (1) 95% of all people living with HIV knowing their status; (2) 95% of those diagnosed being on antiretroviral therapy; (3) 95% of those on ART achieving viral suppression (<200 copies/mL). Achieving all three would result in approximately 86% of PLHIV being virally suppressed, effectively ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. India's NACP has aligned its targets with this framework.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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