Dibrugarh Hits Major HIV Control Targets

Guwahati: Dibrugarh earned the title of Assam's first Surakshit District. The Chief Minister's Office confirmed the news on November 15. The region hit 100 percent of the National AIDS Control Organisation targets for HIV management.

The district reached the specific 95-95-95 benchmarks. These goals track three core pillars of HIV control. First, 95 percent of residents living with HIV must know their status. Second, 95 percent of those diagnosed must receive sustained antiretroviral treatment. Finally, 95 percent of patients on treatment must achieve viral suppression.

The state government sees this as a major win. This milestone positions Dibrugarh at the front of Assam's fight to control the epidemic by 2027. The CMO noted the achievement in a post, stating, "Dibrugarh becomes Assam's first 'Surakshit District' after achieving 100 per cent of the National AIDS Control Organisation's (NACO) 95-95-95 targets for HIV control."