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Samagra

Prison HIV Intervention

Under National AIDS Control Programme–V (NACP-V), LEPRA Society implements the Samagra project in Madhya Pradesh, with the goal of reducing new HIV infections by 80% by 2025–26. The project transitioned from Project Subhiksha in September 2024 and is supported by Madhya Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (MPSACS) and Alliance India to addresses high-risk health vulnerabilities among incarcerated populations.

Where We Work

Implemented across 131 prisons and 67 other closed settings in Madhya Pradesh.

What We Do

  • Conduct HIV screening and testing for inmates
  • Ensure linkage to ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy) for all HIV-positive individuals
  • Provide integrated screening for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, and TB
  • Implement Intensified Social and Behaviour Change Communication (ISHTH 2.0) campaigns
  • Organise Community-Based Screening (CBS) camps within prisons
  • Carry out wall-based IEC activities to raise awareness
  • Train prison health staff to strengthen in-house health services
  • Support continuity of ART care during transfers and after release

Key Achievements (2024–25)

  • 2.05 lakh+ inmates screened for HIV (122% of target)
  • 98% of HIV-positive inmates linked to ART
  • Integrated health screening conducted across multiple prisons
  • 138 prison health staff trained
  • 170+ PLHIV re-engaged after being lost to follow-up

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