Vihaan

LEPRA has three projects –Vihaan and two targeted interventions in HIV/AIDS. It is one of the Sub-Recipients of Vihaan and has been providing Technical Support to 15 Community Support Centres (CSCs) of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Currently, there are 12 CSCs in Odisha and 3 CSCs in Chhattisgarh. Vihaan Care and Support Centre is a national initiative to provide expanded and holistic care and support services for People Living with HIV (PLHIV). 

“Vihaan”, (meaning dawn’s first light) symbolises a ray of hope in the lives of PLHIV. Implemented through CSCs, it expands access to essential services, supports treatment adherence, reduces stigma and discrimination, and improves the quality of life of PLHIV across India. The goal of Vihaan is to improve the survival and quality of life of PLHIV. LEPRA is providing technical support for implementation of Vihaan through its 15 partners across two states – Odisha and Chhattisgarh. On the programme front, TB referral and testing has been focussed and reiterated compulsorily for coverage of 100% client coverage, since it is the most common co-infection found among the PLHIVs. Tracking of cases under “Mission SAMPARK” has also been a major activity of Vihaan.