Context:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), organised the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala to enhance district-level HIV/AIDS response, particularly in regions like Haryana and Delhi.
What is Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala?
Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala is a national-level workshop initiative designed to strengthen HIV/AIDS management at the district level through data-driven planning, stakeholder coordination, and targeted interventions.
Objectives of the Initiative
1. Strengthening HIV Care Continuum
- Improve early diagnosis of HIV cases
- Ensure linkage to treatment (ART services)
- Achieve better viral suppression outcomes
2. Accelerating Epidemic Control
- Work towards achieving 95:95:99 targets:
- 95% of people know their HIV status
- 95% of diagnosed individuals receive treatment
- 95–99% achieve viral suppression
- Align with India’s goal to end HIV/AIDS by 2027–2030
Key Features of the Karyashala
1. District-Focused Strategy
- Covers 219 priority districts
- Emphasis on granular, localised interventions based on district-specific data
2. Whole-of-System Coordination
- Integrates efforts of:
- National agencies (NACO)
- State health departments
- District-level health officials
- Promotes collaborative governance and accountability
3. Evidence-Based Planning
- Use of real-time data and surveillance systems
- Focus on monitoring outcomes and improving efficiency
- Encourages data-backed decision-making
