Declining Spread of
HIV in Ganjam
A pivotal role in reducing HIV transmission among vulnerable migrant populations in Odisha's high-prevalence district.
29+
Years of HIV Work
Ganjam
District Focus
Unique
NGO Presence
Understanding the Context
Ganjam district has long been recognized as one of the high-prevalence districts in India, where large-scale out-migration has contributed to increased vulnerability to HIV. While migration itself is not a direct cause of HIV transmission, the risk environment surrounding migration significantly increases exposure for vulnerable populations.
Notably, no other non-governmental organization has been actively working on HIV prevention and care among migrant populations in Ganjam, making ARUNA's contribution both unique and crucial for public health in the district.
Ganjam District, Odisha
India's high-prevalence migration corridor
Key Achievements
Marked Decline in HIV Transmission
The spread of HIV among migrants in Ganjam has shown a marked decline through targeted prevention and comprehensive care interventions.
Targeted Migrant Interventions
Implemented the Link Workers Scheme (LWS) focusing intensively on awareness, prevention, testing, and treatment linkages for vulnerable migrant populations.
Comprehensive Community Approach
Adopted behavior change communication, peer education, community mobilization, condom promotion, counselling, and service linkage systems.
Reaching Remote Communities
Successfully reached vulnerable and high-risk groups across remote and rural communities in Ganjam district, ensuring no population is left behind.
Comprehensive Interventions
Targeted Community Mobilization
Working directly with vulnerable migrant populations in Ganjam, ARUNA focused intensively on awareness, prevention, HIV testing, treatment linkages, and continuous follow-up to reach the most isolated communities.
Link Workers Scheme (LWS)
Implementation of the LWS with support from OSACS under NACP, employing community health workers to bridge gaps between vulnerable populations and formal health systems.
Behavior Change & Peer Education
Combining behaviour change communication, peer education, community mobilization, and condom promotion to create sustained impact at the grassroots level.
Counselling & Service Linkage
Providing comprehensive counselling support and establishing robust service linkage systems to ensure seamless access to testing, treatment, and care.
Evidence-Based Programming
Adopting data-driven approaches, continuous monitoring, and evaluation to measure impact and refine interventions based on community feedback and epidemiological trends.
A Measurable Decline in HIV Transmission
As a result of ARUNA's dedicated and consistent efforts — combining evidence-based programming, strong community engagement, and unwavering focus on vulnerable populations — the spread of HIV among migrants in Ganjam district has shown a marked and significant decline.
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