Bihar: 7,400 Registered HIV Positive Cases Raise Alarm In Sitamarhi, Over 400 Children Among Infected

Sitamarhi: Bihar's Sitamarhi district has recorded an alarming rise in HIV infections, placing significant pressure on the local health system.

According to data from the ART Centre at the district hospital, nearly 7,400 HIV-positive patients have been registered, including more than 400 children who contracted the virus from their parents.

HIV Explosion in Sitamarhi(BIHAR): Over 7,400 Cases Reported, Including More Than 400 Children

3,544 Women And 2,733 men Infected; 40–60 New Cases Emerging Every Month #MedTwitter #Sitamarhi #Bihar pic.twitter.com/tRr3yiBK0w — Abhishek Ranjan (@Abhishekrjn15au) December 11, 2025

Children at Risk as Awareness Remains Low

The high number of HIV-infected children has raised concerns among health workers. Doctors say these cases largely invol