#HIV
Zunheboto students campaign to end HIV stigma
Red Ribbon Club students marched through Zunheboto on September 17 to demand an end to HIV-related discrimination and promote local testing services.
Kiyeto Swu • 17 Sep 2026
Injecting Drug Use Drives HIV Crisis Across Northeast India
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh face a surge in HIV infections linked to needle-sharing, as drug use outpaces regional efforts to curb the addiction epidemic.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Sep 2026
Gauhati High Court Orders Assam to Address Prison Crisis
The Gauhati High Court has demanded answers from the Assam government regarding HIV outbreaks, overcrowding, and suicides inside state prison facilities.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Targets Rising HIV Rates With Five-Point Strategy
Meghalaya reports HIV prevalence double the national average. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is launching a new five-part plan to curb rising infections.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Saitual Becomes Mizoram's First HIV-Free Benchmark District
Saitual is the first Mizoram district to hit top-tier HIV control targets under the NACO Mobilisation AIDS Suraksha campaign.
Chawngthu Fanai • 8 Sep 2026
Social Worker Clarifies Claims Regarding Murder Accused's HIV Status
Siddharth Pratim Dutta addresses his viral comments about murder accused Ramanujan Goswami, urging the public to focus on the crime rather than the victim.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Sep 2026
Dhubri Launches Two-Month Public Health Drive
Dhubri officials kicked off a 60-day public health campaign featuring mobile units and daily camps to boost testing for HIV and other infections.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Sep 2026
Assam Prison HIV Spike Prompts Urgent State Investigation
Assam officials are investigating a spike in HIV cases among inmates after 226 prisoners tested positive across 31 jails over the last four months.
Bibar Daimary • 1 Sep 2026
Assam Launches Two-Month HIV Awareness Blitz
Assam officials have kicked off a 60-day HIV awareness campaign, targeting thousands of villages and schools to curb rising cases among drug users.
Bibar Daimary • 26 Aug 2026
Mon District Launches Bike Outreach to Reach Remote HIV Services
Mon district debuted a bike-based outreach program on August 24 to bring vital HIV, STI, and health services to isolated residents.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Aug 2026
HIV Outbreak Hits Guwahati Central Jail
More than 65 inmates at Guwahati Central Jail tested positive for HIV, fueling concerns over drug-related cases and medical care within the facility.
Timungpi Terang • 25 Aug 2026
Noklak Committee Meeting Delayed as Kohima Targets HIV Awareness
Noklak officials postpone a key committee meeting while a broad HIV prevention campaign rolls out across schools and villages in Kohima.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Aug 2026
Wokha Medical Camp Provides Free Health Services to Over 200 Residents
More than 200 people received free health screenings and medical care at a community camp hosted by Longsa Baptist Church and the Wokha Medical Department.
Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026
Nagaland launches two-month HIV and STI awareness blitz in Kohima
Nagaland health officials are running an intensive HIV and STI awareness drive across 21 villages and 70 schools in Kohima district until October 12.
Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026
Dimapur Hosts HIV and Addiction Awareness Drive
Dimapur officials and local groups launched an awareness campaign targeting HIV, AIDS, and drug addiction for students and the community on Tuesday.
Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches HIV Campaign to Combat Stigma and Patient Dropout
Meghalaya launched a massive two-month HIV awareness campaign to reach rural areas as health officials struggle with patient dropouts caused by stigma.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Nagaland Reports Sharp Drop in HIV Infections and AIDS Deaths
Nagaland officials report a 39 percent drop in new HIV infections and an 80 percent fall in AIDS-related deaths since 2010 amid a new awareness drive.
Kiyeto Swu • 12 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Launches Statewide HIV Awareness Push
Meghalaya is starting a two-month HIV awareness campaign to combat rising infection rates and social stigma among the state's youth and general population.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches Statewide HIV Awareness Drive
Nagaland state health officials are starting a massive two-month HIV awareness campaign across all 17 districts to improve testing and outreach.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Aug 2026
Longleng Youth Run for HIV Awareness
Young runners in Longleng joined the District Red Run 2026 to push for HIV and STI awareness, testing, and an end to social stigma across the region.
Naro Jamir • 3 Aug 2026
