Under the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), the '95-95-95' targets for 2025 have been adopted. The THIRD '95' refers to:
- A 95% reduction in new HIV infections
- B 95% of those diagnosed on ART
- C 95% of PLHIV knowing their status
- D 95% of those on ART achieving viral load suppression ✓
Correct answer: D. 95% of those on ART achieving viral load suppression
Explanation
The UNAIDS 95-95-95 cascade targets by 2025: first 95% know their HIV status, second 95% of those diagnosed receive ART, third 95% of those on ART achieve viral suppression. India under NACP V has adopted these targets to end AIDS as a public health threat.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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