Archive · 20 May 2025
HIV/AIDS and Malaria Cases and Fatalities Reported in Mizoram
In Mizoram, a state in India, unsafe sex is the main cause of HIV/AIDS, with many cases also from sharing needles.
In 2025-2026, over 1800 people tested positive for HIV.
While HIV cases are from 2008, the numbers have been decreasing in one district since 2020-2021.
Malaria has caused 46 deaths since 2020, with most deaths in 2023.
One district near the border with Myanmar had the most malaria cases.
Health officials are working to prevent these diseases.
Unsafe sex accounts for 68% of HIV/AIDS infections in Mizoram.
30% of HIV cases are from intravenous drug users sharing needles.
In 2025-2026, 1,851 individuals tested positive for HIV out of 59,243 screenings.
46 malaria fatalities occurred in Mizoram from 2020 to 2024.
Lawngtlai district reported the highest malaria cases and deaths in 2024.
- Who
- Health officials in Mizoram
- What
- HIV/AIDS and Malaria cases and fatalities in Mizoram
- When
- Data presented from 2020 to 2026
- Where
- Mizoram, India
- Why
- To highlight the prevalence and causes of HIV/AIDS and Malaria
- Main Cause of HIV
- Unsafe sexual practices (68%)
- HIV Cases from IDUs
- 30%
- Total HIV Screenings (2025-2026)
- 59,243
- Positive HIV Cases (2025-2026)
- 1,851
- Malaria Fatalities (2020-2024)
- 46
- Highest Malaria District (2024)
- Lawngtlai
