Aizawl, February 2: Mizoram has recorded 33,878 HIV-positive cases from October 1990 to December 2025, highlighting the continued public health challenge posed by HIV/AIDS in the state.
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According to officials of the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS), the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Mizoram remains high, prompting renewed appeals for greater awareness and precaution, particularly among high-risk groups. MSACS officials have specifically urged sex workers and their clients to exercise heightened caution to prevent further spread of the infection.
Officials stated that Aizawl has the highest concentration of sex workers in the state, with over 1,000 registered sex workers at present. While regular awareness programmes and training sessions are conducted for sex workers, MSACS has stressed that clients must also act responsibly and follow safe practices to effectively curb HIV transmission.
Data from MSACS reveals that between April 2024 and December 2025, a total of 3,354 new HIV cases were detected in Mizoram. Of these, 65.32 per cent (2,191) were males, while 1,163 were females, including 183 pregnant women, raising concerns over mother-to-child transmission.
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In terms of transmission routes, 70.61 per cent of the cases were attributed to unprotected sexual contact. Additionally, 852 individuals contracted HIV through shared syringe use, while 56 children were infected through parent-to-child transmission.
MSACS reiterated the need for collective responsibility, emphasizing safe sexual practices, avoidance of shared needles, and regular testing as key measures to control the spread of HIV/AIDS. The agency also called for continued community support to reduce stigma and encourage early diagnosis and treatment across the state.
