Guwahati, Feb. 25 -- Mizoram has reported the highest HIV prevalence rate in India at 2.73%, significantly surpassing the national average of 0.2%.

Necessitating urgent measures, State Health Minister Lalrinpuii on Monday, expressed concern over the situation and urged lawmakers to take stronger measures to combat the epidemic.

During a meeting of the Mizoram Legislative Forum on AIDS, held at the I&PR conference hall in Aizawl, Mizoram state AIDS Control Society (MSACS) Project Director Dr. Jane R. Ralte gave a comprehensive update on the state's HIV situation.

Dr. Ralte revealed that 32,287 individuals in Mizoram have tested positive for HIV, with 5,511 reported deaths, as of January 2025. Between April 2024 and Jan 2025 alone, 1,769...