There
is a need for evidence-based interventions that can be implemented to treat the established
infections and prevent the new ones from happening. The role of biomedical and behavioral
interventions is found to be very effective in a reduction of the new infections. These strategies
or interventions must be based on scienti
fi
cally derived evidence, with input and engagement
from local communities that fosters the successful integration of care and treatment. These
prevention programs or interventions can operate on different levels such as individual,
relationship, community, societal to address the speci
fi
c, but diverse needs of the populations
at risk of HIV infection