Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Sri Lanka is witnessing a trend of male-dominant HIV infections, with the majority of newly reported cases in 2025 being among men, according to the latest data from the National STD/AIDS Control Programme.

According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, 200 new HIV cases were reported during the second quarter of 2025 (April-June) alone.

The first quarter of 2025 saw 230 cases, marking the highest number recorded in a single quarter since 2009.

Of the new cases reported between April and June, 20 males and one female were within the 15-24 age group, while the rest were individuals above 25 years.

Furthermore, the male-to-female ratio of HIV cases reported in 2025 stands at a striking 7.6 to 1, indicating t...