Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Meghalaya reports over 10,000 HIV cases
Meghalaya in India has more than 10,000 people with HIV, including 500 children.
The area with the most cases is East Jaintia Hills.
Most people get HIV from not using protection during sex, and many are not getting tested early enough.
Doctors are worried and want everyone to help stop the virus from spreading.
They are doing special events on World AIDS Day to raise awareness.
The government is also planning activities to educate people and encourage testing.
Meghalaya has over 10,000 HIV/AIDS cases, including 500 children.
East Jaintia Hills reports the highest number of infections.
Unprotected heterosexual activities are the primary cause of HIV transmission.
Late detection is a concern due to hesitancy in coming forward for testing.
MACS has conducted awareness and screening drives, testing 6,882 people and finding 24 new HIV-positive cases.
- Who
- Health authorities in Meghalaya, including Dr KL Iawbor of the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS)
- What
- Over 10,000 HIV/AIDS cases reported, including 500 children
- When
- Reported on November 29, with World AIDS Day on December 1
- Where
- Meghalaya, India, particularly East Jaintia Hills
- Why
- Unprotected heterosexual activities are the primary cause, and hesitancy in testing contributes to late detection
- Total HIV cases
- Over 10,000
- HIV-positive children
- 500
- Highest infection area
- East Jaintia Hills
- Primary cause
- Unprotected heterosexual activities
- Testing conducted
- 6,882 people
- New HIV-positive cases
- 24
- World AIDS Day events
- Bikers' rally and public events
- Chief guest
- Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma