HIV/AIDS program in Jharkhand: a critical review.
This article is an attempt to present and elaborate the HIV/AIDS scenario in Jharkhand state of India, services available, key issues, challenges, and concerns at various levels to mitigate the epidemic. It also examines the role of different stakeholders and agencies in halting and reversing the epidemic. The findings show that there are various challenges that need immediate attention. The article critically examines these issues in detail and suggests the approach to address the epidemic.
Department of Rural Management, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi, India. pandeyanant@hotmail.com
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Kumar
Rajesh
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Gopal
D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D058872:Epidemics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D015397:Program Evaluation