HIV cases increase in Odisha with most cases detected in 5 districts

Odisha detected 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October this year, with Ganjam and Khurda reporting the highest numbers. While cases are increasing, officials attribute this to enhanced testing and awareness efforts, noting unprotected sex as the primary transmission route among youth and migrant workers.

HIV cases increase in Odisha with most cases detected in 5 districts
Odisha detected 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October this year, with Ganjam and Khurda reporting the highest numbers. While cases are increasing, officials attribute this to enhanced testing and awareness efforts, noting unprotected sex as the primary transmission route among youth and migrant workers.