Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda inaugurated the World AIDS Day 2025 national event at Vigyan Bhawan, reaffirming India’s pledge to end AIDS as a public health threat. The event highlighted India’s outstanding progress in reducing HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, as well as its global role in supplying affordable medicines.
India’s Progress Against HIV
Shri Nadda outlined major achievements under the National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP-V), including a 48.7% decline in new HIV infections and an 81.4% decline in AIDS-related deaths between 2010 and 2024. Mother-to-child transmission fell by 74.6%, with testing coverage rising to 6.62 crore and those on treatment reaching 18.60 lakh. India’s HIV programme results consistently surpass global averages, and viral load suppression now stands at an impressive 97%.
Accelerating Toward 95-95-95 Targets
India’s HIV response outpaces global benchmarks, achieving a 35% reduction in new infections and a 69% reduction in HIV-related deaths, both above international averages. Shri Nadda emphasized that the government is firmly committed to meeting the global 95-95-95 goals by 2030, with community engagement and rights-based healthcare as central pillars.
National Campaigns and Innovation
The Minister launched new multimedia campaigns focused on youth awareness, the elimination of vertical transmission, and ending stigma and discrimination. Programme documents including India HIV Estimates 2025 and the Breakfree virtual platform were released to enhance confidential testing and reach at-risk youth, leveraging technology for greater public impact.
Conclusion: World AIDS Day 2025
World AIDS Day 2025 concluded with a call for collective responsibility to ensure everyone can access high-quality, stigma-free HIV services. With expanded outreach, legal protection, and innovative tools, India is making rapid progress toward ending AIDS by 2030 and strengthening health systems for all.
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Source: PIB
