Initiating HIV treatment: People still needs support

A person of 24 years young male tested HIV positive on October 28, 2024, at the Integrated counselling and Testing centre at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal. The individual requested help to guide through the treatment initiation process.

Action taken: The data enumerators provided guidance to the individual in undergoing clinical baseline testing and facilitated his referral to the ART Centre of Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Sciences, as per his request. He initiated treatment on October 31, 2024.