New HIV Infection Estimation from Program Data of Key Populations

In India, HIV sentinel surveillance is carried out to estimate the prevalence of for calibrating response. However, new infections also needed monitor effectiveness prevention strategies. We used Targeted Intervention Program data Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) and Female Sex Workers (FSWs) enrolled in (TI) programme Aizawl district Mizoram state trend infection rate. Those who had tested positive a particular year but were negative previous test considered be newly infected. New found have rising from 2010 2019 (p<0.01). The rate was 6.73% among IDUs 1.94% FSWs 2019. This analysis, which requires minimal resources, may undertaken at regular interval all Programs effect preventive strategies local level.