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Telangana Reports Decline in New HIV Infections Why in the News ? On World AIDS Day 2025, Telangana reported a 58% reduction in new HIV infections, marking major progress in testing, treatment, and community outreach under TGSACS. The State’s improved performance aligns with India’s goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. …
Read MoreMeghalaya Plans Mandatory HIV Testing Before Marriage Why in the News ? The Meghalaya government is considering making pre-marital HIV testing mandatory amid rising HIV cases, especially in East Khasi Hills. The move is part of a broader strategy to tackle the growing public health crisis in the state. Rising Concern Over HIV Cases in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study by ICMR-NITVAR and Mizoram University highlights the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram, India’s highest HIV-prevalence state. The initiative helped 84% first-time testers, improving early detection and access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART). HIV Burden in Mizoram: India has an estimated 44 lakh people living with HIV. Mizoram has …
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