Behavioural and serological surveys

All rounds of surveillance conducted so far in Bangladesh, including the fifth round, the population groups selected were confined to those considered to be most vulnerable and some bridging populations.

Compilation of the data on the Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance among the most-at-risk populations (MARP) from 2005-2009.

In 2011, the fourth round of the Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance (IHBSS) was led by the Department of Health.

The objective of the IHBSS is to determine the: (a) prevalence of HIV and syphilis among the key affected populations and establish trend over time, (b) behavioral factors that are associated with STI and HIV transmission and their effect on the HIV epidemic in the country, (c) outcome of STI and HIV intervention programs and (d) to provide strategic information to guide STI and HIV policies, programs and services.