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Tamil Nadu reaches HIV treatment and diagnosis targets
Tamil Nadu says it reached the National AIDS Control Programme’s 95-95-95 targets in September 2026.
These targets mean that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed receive treatment, and 95% of those treated have a suppressed level of the virus.
Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said 163,151 people were receiving treatment in the state.
HIV prevalence in Tamil Nadu fell from 0.40% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2023, according to the minister.
The state provides testing and treatment through government and private health facilities, and works with NGOs to reach groups at higher risk.
It also aims to prevent HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B from passing from mothers to babies, and has increased monthly financial support for children affected by HIV, with the higher payments due to begin in November.
The state says its wider goal is to achieve an HIV/AIDS-free Tamil Nadu by 2030.
Tamil Nadu has achieved the National AIDS Control Programme-Phase V target of 95-95-95, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said.
The target means 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed receive antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of those receiving treatment achieve viral suppression.
Officials said the State reached the target in September 2026.
HIV prevalence in the State fell from 0.40% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2023, the Minister said.
The State aims to increase awareness and achieve an HIV/AIDS-free Tamil Nadu by 2030.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu, as announced by Health Minister K.G. Arunraj.
- What
- The State achieved the 95-95-95 HIV diagnosis and treatment target under NACP-V.
- When
- Officials said the target was achieved in September 2026; the Minister announced it on Monday.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- The target is part of efforts to improve HIV diagnosis, treatment and viral suppression; the State aims for an HIV/AIDS-free Tamil Nadu by 2030.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
HIV prevalence in Tamil Nadu was 0.40%.
HIV prevalence in the State was 0.19%.
Officials said Tamil Nadu achieved the 95-95-95 target.
Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced the achievement at a State-level HIV/AIDS awareness campaign event.
Enhanced monthly financial assistance for children affected by HIV/AIDS is due to benefit them.
- Target
- 95-95-95 under NACP-V
- People receiving treatment
- 1,63,151
- HIV testing centres
- 311 National AIDS Control Organisation-funded ICTCs and 403 National Health Mission-funded ICTCs
- Testing facilities
- 2,656 at primary health centres and government hospitals
- Awareness clubs
- Red Ribbon Clubs in 2,329 colleges
What people are saying
the aim was to increase awareness and achieve a HIV/AIDS-free Tamil Nadu by 2030
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