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Story summary
- Sitamarhi district in Bihar is seeing a rise in HIV, with nearly 7,400 registered patients.
- Health officials report 40–60 new cases per month, due to low awareness, stigma, and incomplete pre-marital health checks.
- The district ART Centre is overwhelmed, treating about 5,000 patients.
- In response, the government is expanding awareness campaigns and targeted testing in high-risk areas.
