In Gujarat, first AIDS patient was diagnosed in the year 1986, i.e. in the same year when first case of AIDS was reported in the country. A state AIDS cell (SAC) was created in December 1992 for implementation of phase I of National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). The programme was implemented in accordance with the guidelines of NACP and the approved of the State Empowered Committee on AIDS as constituted in Gujarat.
With a view to ensure speedy and effective implementation of the program through inter-sectoral coordination for AIDS prevention and also to involve NGOs, the State AIDS Empowered Commiittee decided to convert the existing AIDS cell into a registered society. Government of India also advised to constitute State AIDS Control Society for effective implementation of the programme, especially in second phase of NACP which begin from April 1999. Since then, National AIDS control programme is being implemented through Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS). |
