Patna, Bihar – The Patna district has reported a significant rise in HIV-positive cases this year, with over 1,200 new infections documented as of December 2025. This alarming trend has drawn attention from health officials and raised concerns about public health initiatives in the region. According to N K Gupta, the Additional Project Director of the Bihar AIDS Control Society, the total count of HIV-positive individuals in Patna has now reached approximately 7,923. East Champaran district follows closely behind, with more than 400 new cases reported, while West Champaran has recorded 340 new infections this year. The statistics reveal that the total number of individuals receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Patna stands at 7,923. Of these, 4,705 patients are being treated at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), while 3,091 are receiving care at Rajendra Memorial Research Institute (RMRI), and 127 at Netaji Subhash Medical College. In East Champaran, 6,827 individuals are currently undergoing ART. Other districts, including Madhubani, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and Sitamarhi, report substantial figures as well, with 5,685, 5,529, 5,289, and 4,958 cases respectively.
Published: December 11, 2025 5:58 pm
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