Re: NACO, On 2nd Line ARV, Dr. Rewari's reply

August 13, 2008

Dear FORUM,

Firstly, let me Salute AHF for providing 2nd line treatment uninterrupted to our

people. We appreciate the support from them. I did met few of the members of AHF

and was happy to know their committment in support People Living with HIV/AIDS.

Yes, it is indeed a concern for all of us.

The 2nd line programme has been started at JJ Hospital in Mumbai and it is

understood that only few of them have been enrolled and been provided the same.

Even to us it was informed that the adherence is being looked out.

As an organisation working on these issues we should intiate a process whereby

we ensure to the government that we will ensure adherence in our people and

please continue providing the same and upscale in a rapid way.

It is very clear from Dr. Rewari that even government is concerned of the same

and we do agree that it is indeed an indicator for the government to ensure that

enough % of adherence is found on the free medication being provided. The

Government was quite confident and have assured people living with HIV/AIDS and

marginalised communities of continued support.

You will be happy to note that even Dr. Sujata Rao said that they will look into

supporting MSM Living with HIV/AIDS upon my question of non-inclusion of MSMPLHA

in NACP III. The government seems promising and let us ensure that this two way

process of friendship (Government and Civil Society) strengthens further and we

keep providing suggestions which best suits our people in improving their

quality of life.

Thanks again for your posting.

Regards,

Vijay Nair

President - Network of Indian People with Alternate Sexualities Living with

HIV/AIDS (NIPASHA+)

E-MAIL: nipasha@...

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