Health & Environment
Karnataka Health Department Denies HIV Testing Rumors
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THE BRIEF
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The Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) refuted viral claims that HIV testing is mandatory for college students, citing the AIDS Prevention and Control Act 2017.
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Officials denied reports that 7,000 students tested positive, clarifying that the state has 2,91,341 recorded cases, with 38,000 individuals currently unidentified and untreated.
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KSAPS has launched a 'BreakFree' mobile app and QR-code-based risk assessment tool to encourage voluntary testing and awareness among high-risk individuals.