68,450 new HIV cases reported in Karnataka in one year

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundurao disclosed that the state has reported 68,450 new HIV cases in the past year. This announcement came during the launch of the two-month International Youth Day and HIV Prevention Campaign, organised by the health department to raise awareness about HIV among the public, particularly



the youth.

Despite a nationwide decline in the spread of HIV, Karnataka continues to see significant numbers. Out of the 24.44 lakh people infected with HIV across India, 2.28 lakh are from Karnataka. Currently, 1.91 lakh of these individuals are receiving regular treatment, the minister noted.