Over 17 lakh people in India contracted HIV via unprotected sex in last 10 years
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Overview
As per the data provided by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) in response to an RTI query, more than 17 lakh people contracted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the last 10 years due to unprotected intercourse in India.
In response to the RTI query filed by Madhya Pradesh-based activist Chandra Shekhar Gaur, the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) stated that 17,08,777 people contracted HIV by unprotected sex between 2011-2021 in India.
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