Diversity in HIV epidemic transitions in India: An application of HIV epidemiological metrices and benchmarks.
Pradeep KumarChinmoyee DasArvind KumarDamodar SahuSanjay K RaiSheela GodboleElangovan ArumugamLakshmi P V MShanta DuttaH Sanayaima DeviVishnu Vardhana Rao MenduShashi KantArvind PandeyDandu Chandra Sekhar ReddySanjay MehendaleShobini RajanPublished in: PloS one (2022)
Based on UNAIDS recommended indicators for HIV epidemic control, namely IPR and IMR; national AIDS response in India appears on track. However, the program success is not uniform and significant heterogeneity as well as expanding epidemic was observed at the level of States or UTs. Reinforcing States/UTs specific and focused HIV prevention, testing and treatment initiatives may help in the attainment of 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.