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HIV Cases Surge in Assam: Young People at Risk
There's a big increase in HIV cases in Assam, especially among young people.
At one hospital, over 2,100 people have tested positive.
The main reason for the spread is drug use.
Many students are getting infected, which is a big worry.
Doctors say HIV spreads through unprotected sex, infected needles, blood transfusions, or from mother to child.
Local health officials are doing more to teach people about HIV in schools, colleges, and even in prisons.
This increase also shows how serious the drug problem is in the area.
HIV cases are surging in Assam, particularly among young people.
Jorhat Medical College has reported over 2,100 HIV-positive cases.
Most infections are linked to drug use.
Awareness drives are being conducted in schools, colleges, and prisons.
The rise in cases highlights the impact of Assam's drug menace.
- Who
- Young people, including students, are disproportionately affected.
- What
- Rising HIV cases, especially among young people, linked to drug use.
- Where
- Assam, with a focus on Jorhat and surrounding districts.
- When
- Over 200 new cases reported since January in Jorhat Medical College.
- Why
- The spread is primarily attributed to drug use, along with other traditional transmission methods.
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Key facts
- Location
- Assam, India
- Medical Center
- Jorhat Medical College
- Total HIV Cases (Jorhat)
- 2,103+
- New Cases (since January)
- 200+
- Primary Transmission Route
- Drug use
- Affected Demographics
- Young people and students
Quotes
Dr. Mirand Dutta
Medical Officer at the ART Centre of Jorhat Medical College and Hospital
“HIV/AIDS can occur due to four primary reasons — unprotected sex, use of infected syringes, blood transfusion, and transmission from mother to child. But we are now witnessing a rapid spread of the infection through drugs. Most of those suffering are young people.”
assamtribune.com
“To prevent the spread of the disease, we conduct awareness camps in schools and colleges regularly. In addition, every fourth Saturday, we organise awareness programmes in prisons.”
assamtribune.com
