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Karnataka Health Officials Deny 7,000 Student HIV Claim
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 07:36 AM
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A recent claim that 7,000 students in Karnataka are HIV-positive has been challenged by state health authorities, who say there is no evidence to support the figure.
A claim circulating online that 7,000 students across Karnataka are HIV-positive has sparked concern among parents and educators.
State health officials have responded by stating that no such data has been released by the government.
The Karnataka Health Department has not issued any report indicating a large outbreak among students.
The claim appears to be unverified and has not been corroborated by any credible source.
Authorities urge the public to rely on official communications for accurate information about HIV prevalence in the state.
State health officials have responded by stating that no such data has been released by the government.
The Karnataka Health Department has not issued any report indicating a large outbreak among students.
The claim appears to be unverified and has not been corroborated by any credible source.
Authorities urge the public to rely on official communications for accurate information about HIV prevalence in the state.