Over 56,000 in Karnataka unaware of HIV status; dating apps pose new challenge to tracing infections
Karnataka health officials report that over 56,000 people are living with undiagnosed HIV, with dating apps complicating contact tracing efforts. The state is struggling to reach these individuals due to social stigma and the anonymity provided by digital platforms.
More than 56,000 people in Karnataka are estimated to be living with HIV without knowing their status, the highest such number among States in the country. This is posing a major challenge to the State’s HIV control programme despite free testing and treatment services being widely available, with the changing nature of sexual networks adding to the complexity.
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