Karnataka to Hold HIV Camps in Colleges After 7,000 Youths Test Positive
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-07-31 12:15 GMT | Update On 2026-07-31 12:15 GMT
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Karnataka has stepped up its HIV prevention efforts after official data revealed a rise in infections among young people. According to the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS), more than 7,000 students and young adults aged 18-25 years have tested HIV positive. The State Government has now directed government, aided and private degree and engineering colleges to organise integrated HIV awareness and health camps offering awareness sessions, confidential counselling and voluntary HIV testing with informed consent. Officials said the initiative aims to improve early diagnosis, reduce stigma and connect people living with HIV to timely treatment.
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