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At 0.29%, Karnataka’s HIV prevalence rate is higher than national average

At 0.29%, Karnataka’s HIV prevalence rate is higher than the national average of 0.22%. While Nagaland tops the list of States with the highest prevalence (1.61%), Karnataka is in the ninth position, according to data from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Acute shortage of HIV testing kits in Karnataka hits patients hard

Karnataka facing HIV test kit shortage; KSAPS procuring 3 lakh kits & expecting 6 lakh from NACO in 1 week. Counsellors report patients angry & unable to trace if tested positive. DCs, CEOs, KSAPS, NHM & ARS asked to procure kits locally using funds.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Bengaluru: Man threatens to reveal woman’s HIV status, extorts her

BENGALURU: A 42-year-old woman has filed a complaint against a man for allegedly extorting money from her by threatening to make public her HIV +ve status.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022