Mile stones  1986 : The first case of AIDS reported in 1986  1986 : High powered National AIDS        Committee formed  1992 : NACO established  1992 : AIDS Cell established in Maharashtra        under DHS  1992 : NACP Phase-I started  1998 : MSACS formed in August  1998 : NACP-II started  2004 : GFATM Round-II started  2005 : GFATM Round-III and IV started

Maharashtra is 2nd largest state in India with population of 100 

million and area of 3.08 lacs Sq. Km. 

The State has always remained on forefront in the world in health 

care delivery with a very well knit rural and urban infrastructure.  

The infrastructure fulfills the norms prescribed by Government of India 

under  model health plan. A comprehensive package of promotive, 

curative and  rehabilitative services are being provided through 

vast network of rural and  urban infrastructure. 

The first AIDS case was reported from Mumbai in 1986. 

An implementation of an effective HIV services programme in the state 

resulted in better understanding of  epidemiological scenario in the state.

Objectives of MSACS are:

(a) Prevention of HIV & AIDS;

(b) Management and mitigation of the impact of HIV & AIDS on employees 

    and their families;

(c) Care and support of employees infected and affected by HIV & AIDS;

(d) Elimination of stigma and discrimination in employment and at workplace 

   on the basis

    of real or perceived HIV status.

  About the People

  Location

  Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society

  Acworth Leprosy compound hospital, R.A.Kidwai Marg, 

  Wadala (West), Mumbai 400031.

  Tel: 24113097