Health
Over the past decade, India has made significant progress in tackling its HIV epidemic, especially in comparison with other countries in the region. A major reason for this success is the sustained commitment of the Indian Government through its National AIDS Control Programme, which has been particularly effective at targeting high-risk groups and grass-root NGOs.
Stigma and discrimination remain significant barriers of preventing key affected populations and those at high risk of HIV transmission from accessing treatment and vital healthcare services. There is also a need to strengthen the link between testing and treatment to ensure those with a diagnosis are able to access the quality and timely care.
Projects
NMCT has implemented the project LIFE in Tirupur District, covering 13 blocks with the support of Karl Kuebel Stiftung, Germany to give Care & Support to the PLHIVs/CLHIVs. The project aims at providing better quality of life through Participation, access to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Education to PLHIVs, families affected by HIV/AIDS and Female Sex Workers, Male sex workers and Transgender.
NMCT in partnership with Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society, Chennai and National AIDS Control Organization, Delhi, works with migrants since 2011 and 2014 in Tirupur and Coimbatore Districts respectively. NMCT develops advocacy with management and targeted industries, reaches out the migrants at their door steps to create awareness on prevention of STD and HIV/AIDS.
In order to provide Primary Health Care Services at the door steps to community people below the poverty line and primitive tribe of Irulas, NTT DATA provided an Ambulance which helps them to improve their health and access to health care during emergency. The ambulance service has been reaching more than 20 Tribal hamlets in Karamadai block, Coimbatore District.