Health & Environment
Tamil Nadu Achieves National AIDS Control Programme Phase V Targets
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THE BRIEF
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Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced that Tamil Nadu achieved the National AIDS Control Programme-Phase V target of 95-95-95 during 2026-27.
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The state's HIV/AIDS prevalence dropped from 0.40% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2023, with 1,63,151 people currently under treatment across various centers.
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The state government enhanced monthly financial assistance for children affected by HIV/AIDS, ranging from ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 depending on their parental status, effective November.