14 new folks together with a pregnant girl discovered HIV contaminated in Maharajganj

Maharajganj: HIV an infection is spreading quickly within the district. Based on the report of the Well being Division, the variety of HIV contaminated within the district has crossed 23 hundred. A complete of 2360 sufferers have been recognized right here. Within the month of June, 1108 folks obtained examined for HIV on the ICTC Middle of the District Hospital. Out of this, 14 folks together with a pregnant girl had been discovered contaminated.

Based on the report, 393 males, 489 ladies and 226 pregnant ladies obtained their HIV take a look at accomplished within the ICTC Middle of the District Hospital in June. Out of this, the take a look at report of 10 out of 393 males has been discovered optimistic. Whereas, three contaminated have been discovered within the take a look at of 489 ladies. Aside from this, HIV has been confirmed in 1 out of 226 pregnant ladies.

On this manner, the variety of HIV victims within the district has elevated to 2360. Based on the officers of the Well being Division, all HIV contaminated are taking medication from the ART heart. They’re being suggested to come back to the ART heart each month and take medication. Counseling can be being accomplished. Sufferers’ info is being saved confidential.