2,241 people with HIV perished in Assam in five years; 8,196 in Northeast
Recent health data indicates that 8,196 people living with HIV have died across India's eight Northeastern states between 2020 and 2024. Assam and Manipur recorded the highest mortality rates, prompting concerns regarding transmission trends and public health management.
Why it matters
The report highlights a significant public health crisis in Northeast India, emphasizing the need for improved intervention and awareness strategies.
Guwahati: The number of PLHIV (people living with HIV) has seen a rising trend in Assam over the past five years, with 2,241 people dying from the dreaded disease between 2020 and 2024. In the eight Northeastern states, including Assam, as many as 8,196 people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) died in the same period. Among the NE states, Manipur recorded the highest number of deaths, with 3,221 HIV-positive people perishing.
The article relies on government health statistics to report on a public health issue.
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