A news came from Sitamarhi in Bihar that the situation regarding the number of HIV patients here is quite frightening. After the news ran in the media, now a clarification has been given by the Bihar State AIDS Control Committee on Thursday (December 11, 2025). It has been described as completely confusing and factual. The committee says that the figures being presented are completely beyond the actual situation.

Many patients died…some were treated in another city

According to the committee, ICTC (HIV Testing and Counseling Center) in Sitamarhi district was started in the year 2005 and ART (Anti Retro Viral Therapy) center was established on December 1, 2012. From the year 2005 till now i.e. in the last 20 years, a total of about 6900 patients have been registered. Many of these patients have died, some have shifted to other districts, while some are continuing their treatment in other cities.

Stating that the current number of patients is 6900 is beyond the facts.

The committee clarified that at present 4958 patients are taking ARV medicines regularly in the ART center of Sitamarhi. Only 200 new patients have been identified till October in the year 2025-26. The committee said that citing the current number of 6900 patients is completely beyond the facts, as this is the total consolidated data of two decades.

So far only 188 children have been found infected

The claim of increasing number of patients every day has also been termed as misleading. It was said that every day only those old registered patients reach the hospitals who come for their regular medicines or consultation. Regarding infection in children, the committee informed that till now only 188 children have been found infected and all of them are undergoing regular treatment.

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These days, Pakistan is facing such a wave of HIV infection, which has exposed the weakness of the health system. According to the data shared by WHO and UNAIDS in the program organized on World AIDS Day, there has been an unusual increase in new cases of HIV in the country in the last decade. While about 16 thousand new cases were reported in the year 2010, this number will increase to 38 in 2024. This increase is being considered a big warning for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Health Ministry has also acknowledged that HIV infection can no longer be controlled through government efforts alone. Director General of the Ministry, Dr. Ayesha Isani said that the community, doctors, paramedical staff and all health institutions need to work together to adopt safe medical practices. He also said that carelessness in injections and blood transfusion is the biggest reason for spreading the infection and it is very important to make the public aware about the disease and its prevention.

A large number of infected people do not know about the disease

About 3.5 lakh people in the country are infected with HIV, but the surprising thing is that a large population of them is not even aware of their disease. The situation among children is more worrying. While in the year 2010, about 530 cases were identified in young children, in 2023 this number increased to 1800. This means that the infection is spreading rapidly within homes and communities.

Treatment arrangements increased but very less as compared to the need

The number of patients taking antiretroviral therapy i.e. ART treatment has increased in Pakistan, but it is still far less in proportion to the need. While in 2013 only a little more than 6000 patients were on treatment, in 2024 this number has reached close to 55000. The number of ART centers has also now reached around 95. Despite this, very few people get their disease checked and the proportion of people taking treatment is also very low. The figures of patients with viral load under control are even weaker.

unsafe medical practices

Investigations conducted in many areas of the country show that the biggest sources of spread of infection are unsafe injections, repeatedly used syringes and blood transfusions without testing. Especially in districts like Larkana, Taunsa, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Naushahro Firoz and Mirpur Khas, several outbreaks of HIV were reported and most of these infected children were children. These incidents have raised questions on the medical system of Pakistan.

Huge shortage in treatment of women and children

If pregnant women infected with HIV do not get adequate treatment, the risk of infection in newborn children also increases. In Pakistan only a small number still undergo medical monitoring during pregnancy. Same is the situation of those children who are already infected. Very few of these children receive regular treatment.

WHO warning

WHO’s Pakistan representative Dr. Luo Dapeng said that if timely action is not taken, the situation may become more serious. He also said that Pakistan will have to increase resources domestically and internationally and strengthen programs related to prevention and treatment, so that no adult or child is deprived of treatment.

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HIV Positive Person Precautions: HIV is a virus that keeps the body hollow inside without making noise. People often believe that, it spreads only by sexual relations, but the truth demands more serious and awareness than this. There are still many misconceptions about HIV/AIDS in our society. People consider it only a disease related to physical relations, while the truth is that some unknowingly behaviors can also cause the spread of this virus.

Dr. Shuchin Bajaj explains that, HIV not only spreads with unsafe sex, but also infected blood, infected injections and shared use of private things can also cause this infection. Therefore, it is important that we understand every aspect of it and keep full awareness to prevent it.

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Infected blood or blood product

If the HIV test is not done before the blood is not done, then this virus can enter the body. Especially in villages or informal setup, this danger is high.

Needle

If people taking drugs or repeated injections in any disease, HIV can spread rapidly.

Objects of use of infected person

If things like razor, toothbrush, or blade are shared with an infected person and there are parts of blood on them, then there is a risk of infection.

During pregnancy or breastfeeding

If the mother is HIV positive, then this virus can spread to the baby or even during breastfeeding without treatment.

What precautions should HIV positive person take?

• Do not share personal things with others, such as razor, blade, toothbrush etc.
• Maintain preserved sex, always use condoms
• Consumption of medicines regularly, take the antiretroviral therapy mentioned by the doctor on time
• Avoid giving blood, an infected person should never donate blood.

HIV/AIDS is not a punishment, but an infection that can avoid vigilance and awareness. It is wrong to consider it just a disease related to sexual relations. Except for the misconceptions, adopting the right information is the biggest need of today.

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Russia is already included in countries where the rate of HIV infection is the highest in the world. Now the Ukraine War has made this situation even more frightening. According to reports, the rate of HIV infection in Russian soldiers has increased by 20 to 40 times since the war started.

There are many possible causes of this growth. First of all, in the stressful atmosphere of war, the mental state of soldiers is under extreme pressure. They are living in a mentality where tomorrow may not be there and the same thinking leads them to unprotected sexual relations and intoxication. Reports have also revealed that some soldiers are using drugs with the same syringe, which increases the risk of infection manifold.

Lack of health resources and negligence in war sector
There is a huge shortage of health services in Russian military bases on the Ukraine border. Fundamental means like condoms are proving to be helpful in spreading HIV infection rapidly, infected soldiers are proving to be treated in field hospitals without any safety measures.

A report by Firstpost reported that many infected military are recruited for treatment in emergency condition, but due to lack of time and lack of resources, there is no caution there. This is causing infection and spreading rapidly. This reflects the state of a healthcare emergency which is buried under the shadow of war.

HIV infected prisoners are being admitted from jails?
Another shocking thing has come out in the reports. Russia is recruiting soldiers directly from jails, including many HIV positive prisoners. This step may have been taken in an attempt to increase military numbers, but its far -reaching consequences may be serious. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 20% of new recruitment in Russian soldiers are HIV positive. Its effect is not only limited to the military sector, but it has the strength to affect an entire healthcare system. This is a new confrontation between the war -time strategy and human rights.

Life saving anti-viral drugs and their boundaries
Some Russian soldiers revealed that they are given anti-viral medications when they are ready for war despite HIV infection. These drugs do not treat the disease, but reduce the effect of the virus and strengthen the body’s immune system. This reduces the chances of getting infected with other diseases. However, it is a very big challenge to keep these drugs continuously in the war zone. The limitability and administrative negligence of resources is leaving this effort incomplete.

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It is advisable not to have a physical relationship without condoms to avoid infections like HIV. Do you know that without making a physical relationship, not only HIV is not only HIV, but it can cause many serious diseases. Let us tell you about it. Also, know what diseases can cause it?

HIV and AIDS

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is considered the most dangerous in sex transmitted disease. If it is not treated, it causes AIDS (acqured immunodeficiency syndrome). Dr. Suryakant Sharma, an infectious pathologist in Delhi, says that the threat of HIV depends on the number of partners and the use of condoms. Regular testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis should be done to avoid this disease, which reduces the risk. If a woman or man has a physical relationship with more than one partners, then they should get HIV test done every 3-6 months.

Gonorrhea (Gonorrhea)

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection, caused by neisseria gonorrhoeae. This disease is also caused by making physical relations without condoms. According to WHO’s 2024 report, Gonorrhea cases are increasing rapidly in India. Especially in urban areas, this disease is spreading very fast. In this disease, the reproductive systems of men and women are damaged, which can cause problems like infertility.

Chlamydia (chlamydia)

Chlamydia trachomatis is also a sexual transmitted bacterial infection, which can spread without symptoms. According to a study by LANCET Infectious Diseases (2023), there may be a risk of chlamydia among 20-30 % of youth having unprotected sex in India. This can cause problems related to infertility and pregnancy. Infectious pathologist Dr. Srikanth Prasad says that chlamydia is often silent, as its symptoms do not appear.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV is viral infection, which is due to unprotected physical relationships. This infection can cause diseases like cervical cancer, anal cancer and genital warts. Explain that the condom does not completely stop the transmission of HPV, but this danger can reduce by 70 %. According to the Indian Journal of Medical Research (2024), cervical cancer related to HPV is the second most common cancer among women.

Genital Herpes

The genital herpes is caused by herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and spreads by exposure to skin. According to WHO’s 2024 report, there is a risk of HSV-2 in about 10-15 % sexually active people in India. Using condoms can reduce the risk of herpes by 50-60 %, but it is not fully effective. Actually, this virus is also spread by skin exposure.

Syphilis

Syphilis (due to Treponema Pallidum) is a bacterial infection, which is spread by unsafe physical relationships. According to the 2024 report by UNAIDS, syphilis cases are increasing rapidly in India. If there is no treatment, it can damage the heart, brain and nervous system.

Hepatitis B and C

Hepatitis B and C are viral infections spread through unprotected physical relations and blood. According to LANCET (2024), without condom physical relations increase the risk of hepatitis B, which can cause liver cancer and cirrhosis. Hepatitis B vaccine is available, but there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. In such a situation, condoms and caution are very important.

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Human immunodeficiency virus (AIV) is a serious virus, which gradually weakens the body’s immune system. This virus eliminates the body’s ability to fight against diseases, due to which a person becomes a victim of other infections and diseases easily. It is very important to detect HIV on time and start treatment, because if it is left without treatment, it can turn into AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which can prove fatal.

According to Dr. AP Singh, Medicine and General Physician at Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, the initial symptoms of HIV may often look like normal flu. Therefore, it can be dangerous to ignore them. If you have ever made unsafe sex, have used infected needles or you feel that you have come in contact with HIV in any way, and you see these symptoms, then do tests done without delay.

Early symptoms of HIV

Symptoms of HIV can vary in every person and they can appear from a few weeks to many years after the virus entering the body. However, some initial symptoms that may appear 2–4 weeks after infection are as follows.

• High fever and chills: It is one of the early and most common symptoms of HIV. This can be a fever -like fever, which is not good.
• Fatigue and weakness: Constant feeling too tired, even if you have taken enough rest. Lack of energy in the body.
• Swollen lymph nodes: Feeling swelling in the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck, armpit or waist. These glands help in fighting the body infection and swollen when there is infection.
• Skin rash: Red, itchy rash on the body, which can usually look on the chest, back or face.
• Sore throat and mouth blisters: Strotted sore throat without any clear reason or painful blisters (ulcers) inside the mouth.
• Muscle and joint pain: Feeling of pain or stiffness in the muscles and joints in the body, which may look like the symptoms of the flu.
• Sweating at night: Excessive sweating while sleeping, even if the room is cold.
• Rapid weight loss: Sudden and rapid weight loss without any reason.

When to get the test done?

If you have ever done risky work of HIV, such as unprotected sex, using shared needles and any symptoms mentioned above are seen, then get HIV test done immediately without panic and without delay. It is very important to know that,
It is important to find out in the beginning: The sooner HIV is known, the sooner the treatment will start. Medications like antiretroviral therapy (Art) help to control the virus, which can lead a person to live a normal and healthy life.

• Prevention and Safety: Tests will also help you take necessary steps to protect yourself and others.
• HIV is not a disease, but a virus that can be managed with the right treatment. Instead of being afraid of symptoms, become aware and get the correct information. If there is any kind of doubt, consult a qualified doctor and get the test done immediately.

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Condom use for zika prevention: Whenever the word “condom” is heard, the first idea in most people’s mind comes of AIDS or contraception. But do you know that there was a time when condoms were used extensively to prevent this disease? This disease was neither spreading from sex nor a virus, but it was a social and physical illness that gave rise to concerns around the world. The discussion of this disease has decreased, but today we will tell you which disease was this, which condoms were used to stop.

Let me tell you, the Zika virus was first found in the Jika forest of Uganda in 1947, but in 2015 the virus suddenly started spreading in Brazil. The most scary effect of this virus was on pregnant women. The child in the womb of the mother infected with Jika could have suffered from a serious disease called microcephaly, in which the child’s brain does not develop completely and the head remains small.

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Why was condom used?

Zika virus is mainly spread through mosquitoes, but research also revealed that it can also spread through sexual relations. This means that, if a male is infected with Zika virus, he can infect his partner during a physical relationship and this becomes even more dangerous during pregnancy.

How to make the first wall of security made from condom?

Condoms prevented sexual spread of non-sexual virus not only from sexual infected diseases, but also.

It was advised by health camps, social media, and doctors to make people aware that safe relations are the biggest way of rescue.

People’s thinking started changing

There was a big change in people’s thinking due to Zika virus. Condoms were considered not only a means of contraception or a means of preventing AIDS, but a serious virus.

There are many such turns in the health world, when old methods are seen from a new perspective. This story of Zika virus and condom teaches us that the importance of the remedy depends on the time and reference of its usefulness. Therefore, it is important that we should not only make perceptions by listening, but develop understanding based on information.

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