Decline in deaths of HIV patients in Mumbai

The number of HIV patients in Mumbai has been steadily decreasing for a few years and the death rate of HIV patients has also decreased by almost fifty percent in the last four years.

In 2019-20, 4,473 HIV patients were detected in Mumbai, of which 1,265 people died due to HIV. In the year 2020-21, the Corona virus spread throughout the world. During this period, there is a reduction in the number of HIV patients due to restrictions on conducting tests, conducting camps, and contacting patients. In 2020-21, as many as 2,063 patients were found in Mumbai. Similarly, there has been some reduction in the death of HIV patients, 1158 people died.

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After the corona virus outbreak subsided and  the situation became stable, re-testing and contact with patients started without any hindrance. Then in 2021-22, as many as 3,087 patients were found in Mumbai. Compared to 2019-20, this number is less by almost 1400, so it was seen that the campaigns implemented by the society are getting success. Also, there was a slight decrease in the number of deaths compared to 2019-20. The decline in HIV cases and deaths has continued in 2022-23. In 2022-23, Mumbai reported 1,910 HIV cases and 654 deaths.

HIV incidence and mortality