About MSACS
1986
The first case of AIDS reported in 1986
High powered National AIDS Committee formed
1986
1992
NACO established
AIDS Cell established in Maharashtra under DHS
1992
1992
NACP Phase-I started
MSACS formed in August
1998
1998
NACP-II started
1998
NACP-II started
The State has always remained on forefront in the world in health care delivery with a very well knit rural and urban infrastructure.
Maharashtra is 2nd largest state in India with population of 100 million and area of3.08 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 the 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 the epidemiological scenario in the state.
Objectives of MSACS
- To prevent HIV transmission and control its spread.
- To reduce morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection.
- To reduce the adverse social and economic impact resulting from HIV infection.
- To coordinate and strengthen STD/HIV/AIDS surveillance.
- To provide technical support in HIV/AIDS prevention and control to Government and Non Government Organizations.
- To develop skills in clinical management with focus on bio safety.
- To develop health promotion interventions among high risk behavior groups.
- To enhance the community awareness, specifically knowledge, Attitude and practice of high risk groups.
- To develop Health Education materials for distribution and adoption by agencies working in AIDS prevention.
- To channelize and integrate the activities of Non Government Organizations in AIDS control and prevention.
- To provide facilities and to strengthen the centers for control of Sexually Transmitted Infections both in Government and Private Medical Institutions and Practitioners.
- To develop counseling services. To organize Social support for management of HIV infected and AIDS patients.
- To undertake operational and Bio-Medical research.
- To monitor the development of HIV/AIDS epidemic in the state.
- Any other measures related to AIDS control as per guidelines of NACO.
