About Us

Telangana State Aids Control society

About TGSACS

The Telangana State AIDS Control Society was registered under society registration No.4814/1998 on 22nd June 2015 as a registered society under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Public Societies Registration Act, 1350. It operates as a non-profit organization under the directive of the Government of India. The registered office is situated at the Directorate of Medical and Health Services (DM&HS) campus.

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Vision
Our Vision

TGSACS envisions a Telangana where every person living with HIV has access to quality care and is treated with dignity. Effective prevention, care, and support for HIV/AIDS are achievable in an environment where human rights are respected, and those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS live free from stigma and discrimination.

Mision
Our Mission

TGSACS is committed to ensuring that people living with HIV (PLHIV) have equal access to quality health services. Aligned with the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), TGSACS was established to implement the program in Telangana under the guidance of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. 

Phases of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)

TGSACS is currently implementing the fourth phase (NACP V) of the National AIDS Control Programme:

  • NACP I (1992-1999): The first phase focused on awareness generation and blood safety.
  • NACP II (1999-2007): The second phase witnessed launch of direct interventions across the prevention-detection-treatment continuum with capacity building of States on programme management.
  • NACP III (2007-2012): The third phase was story of scale-up with programme management decentralised up to the district level.
  • NACP IV (2012-2017): The fourth phase was a period of consolidation and enhanced Government funding.
  • NACP IV Extension (2017-2021): This was an extension of the fourth phase. The Phase started with the passing of the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017 and the launch of the “Test and Treat” policy for HIV patients in April 2017.
  • NACP V (2021-2026): Aims to attain dual elimination of vertical transmission, elimination of HIV/AIDS related stigma while promoting universal access to quality STI/RTI services to at-risk and vulnerable populations. The Government of India aims to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. It includes a package of prevention, detection, and treatment services, and the establishment of Sampoorna Suraksha Kendras (SSK).

*Our Commitment to Telangana*

TGSACS envisions a Telangana where all individuals living with HIV (PLHIV) have access to high-quality healthcare and live free from stigma and discrimination. Through partnerships with NGOs, community-based organizations, and government agencies, TGSACS provides comprehensive care, support, and treatment to those affected by HIV. The society is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting responsible sexual behavior, and supporting community-led initiatives to prevent HIV transmission.

Through sustained efforts, TGSACS aims to build a future free from HIV, guided by principles of care, inclusivity, and dignity for all.

For free HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing, contact the ICTC center in the government hospital or call the toll-free number 1097.