Program Overview

The BJUP is implementing the Vihaan project for the care and support of HIV/AIDS positive individuals with the support of the Uttar Pradesh Welfare for People Living with HIV/AIDS Society. Named after the Sanskrit word for 'dawn's first light,' Vihaan is a national initiative establishing and managing 350 Care & Support Centres (CSCs) across India to expand access to essential services, increase treatment adherence, reduce stigma and discrimination, and improve the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV).

Approach

1. Holistic and participatory approach for People Living with HIV.
2. Provision of social and psychological support to PLHIV.

Implementation

• Community awareness campaigns about PLHIV.
• Counseling services for people living with HIV.
• Registration of PLHIV for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART).
• Follow-up and referral services for PLHIV.