CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s fight against drug abuse and communicable diseases is strengthening with Triple H screening for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C set to begin shortly in government de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities.
The decision is part of the Bhagwant Mann’s Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative and aims to provide comprehensive treatment to people with substance-use disorders and prevent the spread of blood-borne infections in the state.
For years, screening camps for HIV and hepatitis were organised periodically, often at intervals of about two months. While these camps provided opportunities for testing, there was limited scope to track who had attended, who had missed the camp and who subsequently required follow-up.
With the rollout already underway in private facilities and government centres expected to follow shortly, the initiative seeks to strengthen the continuum of care available to people affected by substance use.
