Re: Uttar Pradesh HIV Prevalence: Figures tell a different story

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

It is really very unfortunate that different people start commenting on the

validity of the statistical data without understanding the difference between a

" HIV case " and an " AIDS case " .

The prevalence is provisionally estimated on the basis of annual sentinel

surveillance activity and reporting of AIDS cases and data from the VCTCs is

used only for the estimate models developed separately.

We should not fall into the trap of a 'war of numbers' and must devote our time

and energy in generating a concerted and strongest possible response to this

developmental challenge as the containment of HIV/AIDS

is everyone's responsibilty and we all can and must contribute for the same.

Best wishes,

Dr.Rajesh Gopal.

Joint Director,

Gujarat SACS.

e-mail: <dr_rajeshg@...>