Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Mumbai Sees Rise in HIV Cases
In Mumbai, the number of HIV cases is going up, especially among young women.
Even though fewer people are getting tested, the percentage of those testing positive for HIV has increased.
On the other hand, cases of syphilis are going down.
Experts say that stopping prevention programs makes young women more at risk.
They are calling for urgent action to prevent more HIV infections.
The clinics in Mumbai are still important for early detection and treatment.
HIV positivity rate in Mumbai increased to 0.25% in 2025 from 0.12% in 2024.
Syphilis cases declined from 1.11% in 2023 to 0.62% in 2025.
Adolescent girls and young women are particularly vulnerable to HIV.
Suspension of prevention programs has increased the risk for young women.
ICTC centers at Cama and Albless Hospital play a crucial role in early detection and treatment.
- Who
- Adolescent girls and young women in Mumbai
- What
- Increase in HIV cases and decline in syphilis cases
- When
- January to November 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Suspension of prevention programs and increased vulnerability
- HIV Positive Cases (2023)
- 13
- HIV Positive Cases (2024)
- 10
- HIV Positive Cases (2025)
- 19
- HIV Positivity Rate (2023)
- 0.15%
- HIV Positivity Rate (2024)
- 0.12%
- HIV Positivity Rate (2025)
- 0.25%
- Syphilis Cases (2023)
- 95
- Syphilis Cases (2024)
- 59
- Syphilis Cases (2025)
- 42
- Syphilis Positivity Rate (2023)
- 1.11%
- Syphilis Positivity Rate (2024)
- 0.75%
- Syphilis Positivity Rate (2025)
- 0.62%
- New HIV Infections Daily (Women 15-24)
- 570