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Meghalaya Reports Over 10,000 HIV Cases; Government Intensifies Awareness

Meghalaya Reports Over 10,000 HIV Cases; Government Intensifies Awareness

The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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Meghalaya has recorded over 10,000 HIV-positive cases, with the East Jaiñtia Hills district reporting the highest concentration of infections.

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The state government has launched an intensified awareness campaign to combat the spread of the virus and provide better access to testing and treatment.

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Health officials are urging citizens to participate in local screening drives, emphasizing that early detection is critical to managing the state's rising infection rates.