In Haryana, 12,40,205 samples were tested for HIV/AIDS between April 2025 and January 2026. Out of the total samples, 5,877 individuals tested HIV positive, according to officials. “Government has expanded testing and treatment across the state,” said Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare. Currently, Haryana has 104 Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTCs), including mobile testing units. Testing is free at all centres. Misra said, “Our priority is to make testing and care accessible to every section of society without stigma.”
While the testing was conducted, it was found that out of 565,830 pregnant women screened for HIV, 613 tested positive. These positive women were immediately linked to treatment to prevent virus transmission.
How prepared is Haryana to tackle the HIV boom?
The Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) network has been strengthened in the state, at least 24 ART centres are operating across many districts like Rohtak, Gurugram, Faridabad, Karnal, Hisar, Ambala and Mewat. At least 13 new centres have been set up in the premises of medical colleges. Besides, 5 more facility Integrated ART Centres and 4 Link ART Centres are currently operating. To date, 40,851 patients across Haryana are getting ART.
From past five years, the Haryana government has provided financial assistance of Rs 2,250 to those living with HIV (PLHIV). To date, over Rs 54.3 crore has been disbursed.
What is the Haryana government doing to stop transmission?
In order to ensure that sexually transmitted infections are controlled, the state government established 31 designated clinics that provide free counselling, syphilis testing and treatment. At least 42 intervention projects are operational in the state with support from Red Cross Societies and NGOs. They are working with sex workers, men who have sex with men, intravenous drug users, truckers and migrant labourers. For those dependent on opioids, atleast 12 Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) centres and three satellite units have been established. According to records, 9,014 patients have been registered, and 4,570 are receiving treatment.
Above all to increase awareness, many government departments are working closely to reduce stigma around HIV/AIDS and create necessary awareness.
