"The National AIDS Control Programme has been walking a tightrope with international funds drying up over the last three years. Seeking higher investment from international public health agencies to end the epidemic, Nadda said, "The role of international assistance and cooperation cannot be underestimated. The conclave is evaluating the implementation of the UN AIDS control programme. NEW DELHI: Deaths caused by AIDS declined nearly 55% in India in the past eight years, whereas new HIV infections came down by 66% since 2000.In 2007, India had recorded 1,48,309 such deaths; in 2015, the figure stood at just 67,600, according to latest statistics presented by health minister J P Nadda at an ongoing high-level United Nations meeting in New York. However, many of them have been facing tough regulations in several countries because of patent litigations.

Source: Times of India June 09, 2016 21:09 UTC