Today is World AIDS Day. Andhra Pradesh was one state considered to have very high prevalence (2%). The Bebold campaign done in AP during 2006-2008 had in.youtube/watch?v=Y4j6iy8r_ZU did a lot to reduce the stigma associated with it and helped to mainstream the treatment and management with the regular activities of the medical and health dept. the number of testings went up phenomenally , off take of medicines increased many fold, Mother to child transmission controlled. There was a get together of over 7000 HIV +ve people at Silparam on Dec 7, 2007 which boosted the confidence and self esteem of the PLHAs. No wonder the Be Bold Campaign is considered as one of the most effective campaigns on HIV/AIDS The prevalence in Andhra Pradesh has reportedly come down to 0.5%
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