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Health
Nagaland Reports 40% Drop in New HIV Cases Since 2010
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:33 PM
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Nagaland has recorded a 39.97% reduction in newly diagnosed HIV infections over the past decade, according to data released by the state health authorities.
Nagaland has reported a 39.97% decline in new HIV infections since 2010, according to data released by the state health department.
The figure represents a significant drop from the earlier decade, highlighting the impact of ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns.
Health officials attribute the reduction to increased testing, early treatment, and community outreach programs that have been implemented across the state.
While the decline is encouraging, authorities emphasize the need to sustain efforts to further reduce transmission rates.
The state remains committed to achieving national targets for HIV control.
The figure represents a significant drop from the earlier decade, highlighting the impact of ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns.
Health officials attribute the reduction to increased testing, early treatment, and community outreach programs that have been implemented across the state.
While the decline is encouraging, authorities emphasize the need to sustain efforts to further reduce transmission rates.
The state remains committed to achieving national targets for HIV control.