For the first time in India a group health insurance plan sponsored by USAID was launched for 250 HIV-infected people.
For the first time in India a group health insurance plan was launched for 250 HIV-infected people. The scheme is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Project Connect, a programme intended to build public-private partnership in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis in India.
Population Services International (PSI), an NGO along with Star Health and Allied Insurance Company and the Karnataka Network for Positive People (KNP+) launched the scheme.
About AIDS/HIV Treatment
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
According to K Sujatha Rao, director general, National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), efforts were on to work on a policy that could get applicants to start saving for medical treatment.
AIDS patients numbering millions in India have largely been ignored by insurance companies until now.
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Tuberculosis - Spread - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
