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Meghalaya Reports 9,244 HIV Cases, 558 New Infections in Three Months
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 02:19 AM
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The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) has announced that 9,244 people are living with HIV in the state, with 558 new infections recorded over the past quarter.
The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) released data indicating that 9,244 residents are currently living with HIV in the state. The report also shows that 558 new HIV cases were identified in the last three months, marking a significant rise in infections. MACS officials highlighted ongoing efforts to expand testing, counseling, and antiretroviral therapy across the region. The organization urged the state government to increase resources for prevention and treatment programs. The figures underscore the need for intensified public health interventions in Meghalaya.