TGACS is operating under the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) and aims to significantly reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and Syphilis, combat stigma and discrimination, and ensure universal access to quality services. The government, through TGACS, has established 127 Integrated Counseling and Testing centres and 29 treatment centres in the state to provide treatment to the persons affected with AIDS and to prevent further transmission of the disease. So far, TGACS has identified 1,20,633 persons affected with AIDS in the state.
Despite challenges in strengthening referrals and inter-departmental coordination, TGACS has made significant progress. By March 2024, over 95% of those who know their HIV status are on treatment, and nearly 93% have achieved effective viral load suppression, surpassing the set targets. To address remaining challenges and capitalise on opportunities, TGACS has launched initiatives like Index Testing campaigns to identify more HIV-positive individuals and expand testing services to general clients
