How drugs were used to spread HIV among 800+ students in Tripura

Tripura is grappling with a severe HIV outbreak among its student population, exacerbated by injectable drug use. According to Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS) officials, 828 students have tested positive for HIV, with 47 fatalities reported. The crisis spans 220 schools and 24 colleges, highlighting the rapid transmission of HIV among students. Efforts include data collection from health facilities statewide and the provision of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) to 8,729 individuals. Addressing drug use through awareness and medical interventions remains critical to containing the epidemic.