Question

How many statements given below are correct regarding the initiatives taken up by WHO in preventing the spread of HIV infection?

I. Free distribution of condoms
II. Ensuring usage of disposable needles in hospitals
III. Promoting regular check-ups for HIV in susceptible populations
IV. Making blood safe from HIV

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 4

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suggested certain practices to prevent the spread of HIV.

These include:

• Strictly monitoring the blood collected for blood banks is tested for HIV.
• Ensuring the use of only disposable needles and syringes in public and private hospitals and clinics.
• Free distribution of condoms to prevent the transmission of the virus during sexual contact.
• Controlling drug abuse as they run a high chance of infection by reusing needles that might have been contaminated with the virus.
• Advocating safe sex practices such as use of barriers like condoms to prevent the exchange of body fluids during intercourse.
• Promoting regular check-ups for HIV in susceptible populations.