Where are VCTCs located in India ?
Ans. Keeping in the view the importance of VCT in Prevention and Care of HIV/AIDS, NACO has decided to expand this facility up to district hospitals throughout the country. During the year 2001-2002, State AIDS Control Societies of Six High Prevalence States, namely Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Manipur and Nagaland were asked to establish VCTCs in all Medical College Hospitals and District Hospitals, while other States were advised to cover at least 20-30% of Districts Hospitals, giving priority to those districts which are vulnerable to HIV Infections.
Ans. Keeping in the view the importance of VCT in Prevention and Care of HIV/AIDS, NACO has decided to expand this facility up to district hospitals throughout the country. During the year 2001-2002, State AIDS Control Societies of Six High Prevalence States, namely Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Manipur and Nagaland were asked to establish VCTCs in all Medical College Hospitals and District Hospitals, while other States were advised to cover at least 20-30% of Districts Hospitals, giving priority to those districts which are vulnerable to HIV Infections. So far more than 540 VCTCs have been established in various states/UTs, which are located in medical college hospital & district hospitals. Q.What is the setup at VCTC? Ans. VCTC is not a place just for testing a sample for HIV, but much more than that. One of the basic elements involved is a confidential discussion between the client and the trained counselor and the focus is on emotional and social issues relate
