Mizoram Tops HIV Prevalence Despite Prevention Gains

Mizoram in India has the highest rate of HIV among adults at 2.75%, which is much higher than the national average of 0.20%.

Even though the state has improved in preventing new HIV cases, it still has the highest number of people living with HIV.

Most new cases come from sexual contact and sharing needles.

The state has set up 14 centers to help people with HIV, and many are receiving treatment.

The government is also working with churches to spread awareness and encourage testing before marriage.

Since the first case was found in 1990, over 33,000 people have been diagnosed with HIV in Mizoram.