Risk Of HIV-AIDS Is Highest In 12 Districts Including The Capital, Target To Reach Every Infected Person By 2027
HIV-AIDS continues to spread in Bihar, with cases especially high in 12 districts, including Patna. Last year, more than 1,500 new infections were found in 40 lakh screenings. There are an estimated 1.54 lakh infected in the state, of which 1.06 lakh are on ART. NACO's goal is to ensure identification and treatment of all infected people by 2027 instead of 2030. Media will have to play an important role in spreading awareness and removing misconceptions.