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Vision & Values
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The 3rd phase of National AIDS Control Programme (NACP-III) has been launched from 6th of July, 2007. It is expected to continue till 2012. This programme builds on the attainments of NACP- II, which has led to a relative stabilization of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country. The overall goal of NACP- III is to halt and reverse the epidemic in India over the next five years by integrating programmes for Prevention, Care, Support and Treatment.
OSACS envisions a state where every person living with HIV has access to quality care and is treated with dignity. Effective prevention, care and support for HIV/AIDS is possible in an environment where human rights are respected and where those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS live a life without stigma and discrimination.
OSACS has taken measures to ensure that people living with HIV have equal access to quality health services. By fostering close collaboration with NGOs, women’s self-help groups, other government departments, corporate/private sector, positive people’s networks and communities, it hopes to improve access and accountability of the services. It stands committed to building an enabling environment wherein those infected and affected by HIV play a central role in all responses to the epidemic – at state, district and grassroots level.
We at OSACS believe that people need to be aware, motivated, equipped and empowered with knowledge so that they can protect themselves from the impact of HIV. We confront a stark realty – HIV can happen to any of us. Our hope is that anyone can be saved from the infection with appropriate information on prevention. OSACS is built on a foundation of care and support, and is committed to consistently fabricate strategic responses for combating HIV/AIDS situation in India.
OSACS commits itself to the goals, strategies and implementation modalities of the NACP-III.
The strategies are as follows:
- Prevention of new infections in high risk groups and general population through:
- Saturation coverage of high risk groups with Targeted Interventions.
- Scaled up interventions in the general populations.
- Providing greater care, support and treatment to a larger number of PLHAs.
- Strengthening the infrastructure systems and human resources in prevention care, support and treatment programmes at the district, state & national level.
- Strengthening the nationwide strategic information management system.
THE PRINCIPLES OF GIPA (Greater Involvement of Persons living with HIV/AIDS) AND GENDER EQUITY ARE CROSS-CUTTING ACROSS ALL PROGRAMMES.
The goal, objectives and strategies of NACP-III are reflected by the following guiding principles:
- The principle of Three Ones, i.e., one Agreed Action Framework, one National HIV/AIDS Coordinating Authority and one Agreed National Monitoring and Evaluation System.
- Equity is to be monitored by relevant indicators in both prevention and impact mitigation strategies i.e. percentage of people accessing services disaggregated by age and gender.
- Respect for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), as it contributes most positively to prevention and control efforts. NACP-III has evolved mechanisms to address human rights and ethics issues concerning HIV/AIDS. Particular focus is on the fundamental rights of PLHA and their active involvement as important partners in prevention, care, support and treatment initiatives.
- Civil society representation and participation in the planning and implementation of NACP-III is essential for promoting social ownership and community involvement.
- Creation of an enabling environment wherein those infected and affected by HIV can lead a life of dignity. This is the cornerstone of all interventions.
- Provide universal access to HIV prevention, care, support and treatment services.
- For making the implementation mechanism more responsive, proactive and dynamic, the HRD strategy of NACO and SACS is based on qualification, competence, commitment and continuity.
Strategic and programme interventions are to be evidence-based and result oriented with scope for innovations and flexibility. Priority is accorded to specific local contexts.
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