6,305 HIV cases reported since 1998, region facing increased risk due to tourism, influx of migrant labourers: Officials The cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing with each passing year in Jammu and Kashmir, as a total of 6,305 patients have tested positive in the region from 1998 until October 2023. A top health official informed the news agency Kashmir News Observer that 1,452 HIV-positive patients have died since 1998 until October 2023, while 3,583 patients are living on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). He added that 521 patients have left follow-up. A view…
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