Hiv Infection and Aids : Indian and Global Scenario

Abstract

Acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) also called “slim disease” has evolved from a mysterious illness to a global pandemic which has infected millions of people across the world. On the verge of the fourth decade of AIDS epidemic,the world has turned the corner; it has halted and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS infection. Although the prevalence of HIV infection is increasing worldwide as people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) are living longer due to effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), due to which new HIV infection and AIDS related deaths were decreased in the last ten years. India ranks 3rd in the world in terms of the number of HIV infected people , although ART and preventive measures are being taken to curb the spread and transmission of HIV/AIDS in high risk groups. Nevertheless, highly sustained economic, social and political motivation is required to reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS in India and worldwide.