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Stages: Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Estimated Completion Date 2012-13 Narrative The of India is committed to preventing HIV infection and mitigating the medical impact of the virus on the lives of those already infected. There is a need for a simple yet policy covering a broader agenda, spanning both the medical and dimensions of the epidemic as it affects children. The Policy Framework adopts a rights based approach. It takes into account recent changes in the global of the adverse impacts of HIV/AIDS on children, and of the best ways to address them. It is cognisant of advances in medical science. The first priority of this Policy is to prevent HIV infection, in order to ensure an AIDS-free generation. In addition to prompt diagnosis, the focus will also be to ensure access to treatment to prolong life. USG led the task force on Children affected by AIDS (CABA) in designing national operational guidelines. Following the launch of the Policy Framework for Children and AIDS further discussions with NACO and the Task Force Agencies for CABA led to of the approach for of the operational of CABA pilot scheme in ten districts of six states
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