A Jharkhand family tests HIV-positive after blood transfusion during C-section at Chaibasa hospital. Health Secretary promises support and investigation into the blood bank previously linked to infections.
Union Health Ministry identifies serious shortcomings in Rajasthan's blood bank management, including poor record-keeping and failure to report HIV cases. Calls for urgent compliance with national standards.
Explore the remarkable story of Greg Louganis, the Olympic diving icon who overcame personal challenges to win four gold medals and become a global inspiration.
In Kerala, corpse handlers perform the vital task of preparing bodies for final rites, facing social stigma and health risks with quiet dignity.
A 10-year-old boy in Etah arrived alone at a postmortem house with his mother's body. The district administration has now intervened to support the child and his sister, who were abandoned after their parents contracted HIV.
An eight-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh carried his mother's body to a hospital for an autopsy after she died from HIV-related complications, highlighting family struggles.
In a heart-wrenching incident in Uttar Pradesh, an 8-year-old boy carried his mother's body for an autopsy after she died from HIV-related complications, saying no one else was with him.
A 10-year-old boy in Etah district carried his mother's body alone for post-mortem after she died of TB and HIV. The child sat with the corpse for hours before police intervened.
UP State Aids Control Society and Akashvani Lucknow hosted a vibrant National Youth Day event featuring poetry, quizzes, skits, and folk performances to raise HIV/AIDS awareness.
Mizoram's NTEP reports 145 TB deaths in 2025 out of 2,275 cases, with an 84% cure rate. High co-infection with HIV and MDR-TB noted. Read the full district-wise breakdown.
An ICMR study reveals COVID-19 survivors faced long-term stigma, social exclusion, and job loss during India's first wave, hindering testing and recovery. Learn about the public health impact.
Mizoram shows progress in HIV prevention efforts, yet continues to record India's highest adult HIV prevalence rate at 2.37%. Discover the state's unique challenges and strategies.
In a tragic incident in Hisar, a woman and her live-in partner died by suicide. Her family refused to accept her body, citing shame. Police await consent for last rites.
The Indian Psychiatric Society reveals over 80% of Indians with psychiatric disorders receive no care, citing stigma and lack of access as key barriers. Urgent action is needed.
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta opens up about public scrutiny after her divorce, challenging societal taboos. Experts weigh in on India's changing attitudes. Read more.
Discover how Cookie Johnson built a $150 million legacy while supporting Magic Johnson through HIV, becoming an author, activist, and entrepreneur. Read her inspiring story.
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
Madhya Pradesh police intensify crackdown on illegal blood trade after thalassaemia patients contract HIV. Five arrests made under new BNS laws. Read the full story.
A viral video shows rats in Satna's SNCU, raising serious hygiene concerns in MP's public healthcare. This comes amid an HIV blood transfusion probe. Read for details.
Five children with thalassemia in MP's Satna district test HIV positive after blood transfusions. A state probe reveals major lapses, suspensions follow. Read the heartbreaking stories.
Surat's SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.
Madhya Pradesh suspends blood bank in-charge & 2 technicians after 6 thalassaemia children test HIV-positive. Central & state teams probe major procedural lapses. Read the full investigation details.
A state probe into how five thalassemia kids contracted HIV in Satna reveals shocking lapses: poor donor records, improper tests. Officials face action. Read the full investigation.
As the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 is introduced, thalassaemia patients reveal how unsafe blood screening gave them HIV and Hepatitis C, demanding mandatory NAAT testing for all donor blood.
Madhya Pradesh govt suspends three, including blood bank in-charge, after six children contract HIV via transfusion in Satna. Read the shocking details and official action.
Satna administration cracks down on illegal blood ring after 6 thalassaemic children contract HIV from suspected tainted transfusion. Sting operation exposes loose supply chain.
A state-level team investigates after five thalassemia children received HIV-infected blood at Satna district hospital. Full probe details and ongoing investigation revealed.
New NACO data reveals a worrying rise in HIV patients dropping out of treatment in India, with over 20,000 lost in 2024-25. Experts call for urgent action to retain patients in care programs.
FCTWEI and SSKM Hospital launch sensitization workshops for Tollywood's mental health crisis. Free treatment & helpline offered to combat stigma and prevent tragedies.
Five children with thalassemia contracted HIV via blood transfusions in Satna, MP. Investigation reveals critical lapses in reporting, donor tracing, and systemic failure. Read the full report.