In a recent Notification No. S.O. 4715(E), the Central Government has finally given effect to the provisions of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 [Act] as on 10th September, 2018
The Act addresses the three-fold requirements of:
- Preventing and Controlling the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Syndrome.
- Protecting and securing the human rights of persons who are HIV positive, affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and vulnerable to the said virus and syndrome;
- Provide effective care, support and treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome;
This Act received the assent of the President way back on 20th April, 2017 but has finally gained the force of law on 10th September, 2018
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
