HIV screening, counselling camps planned in Visvesvaraya Technological University colleges

Thanthi TV Peddles Fake News On Karnataka HIV Cases, Yet To Retract Or Apologise Despite KSAPS Calling Claims 'False And Misleading

Tamil news channel Thanthi TV broadcast a false report claiming that more than 7,000 college students in Karnataka had tested positive for HIV and that the

HIV screening, counselling camps planned in Visvesvaraya Technological University colleges

Karnataka to hold HIV awareness, testing and counselling camps in all VTU engineering colleges, with confidential QR self-risk tool to boost early detection.

Are 7,000 Karnataka students HIV-positive? Here's the truth

KSAPS has denied viral claims that 7,000 students in Karnataka have HIV and that colleges have compulsory testing. The clarification follows public panic, with the agency urging voluntary screening and verified information.

Fact Check: Is HIV Testing Being Made Mandatory In Colleges?

Bengaluru: Recent reports stating that HIV testing was being made mandatory in colleges across Karnataka had sparked curiosity and concern. Even more concerning was the claim that 7,000 college students had tested HIV positive across the state, especially as the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) recently flagged a rise in infections among people aged 18 to 35 years. The number of HIV patients in this age group had increased from 44…

Bengaluru reports 4,795 HIV cases in 5 months; health department steps up awareness

Health officials have expressed concern after 4,795 HIV-positive cases were detected in Bengaluru over the past five months. According to the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society, a significant number of the new cases have been identified among young people, prompting plans for wider awareness campaigns. Officials said Bengaluru continues to record the highest number of HIV cases in Karnataka, contributing to the state’s overall HIV burden. A…