Rising trend of HIV cases continue

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Colombo, Sept. 3 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka is witnessing a continued increase in HIV cases, with the latest figures showing a dramatic rise compared to previous years, latest data reveal.

According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, a total of 230 cases have been recorded in the first quarter alone (January to March) in 2025.

The first quarter marks the highest number of cases reported in a single quarter since 2009.

Of the cases reported in the first quarter of 2025, 30 males and two females fall within the age range of 15–24, while the remaining cases are individuals above 25 years old.

The male-to-female ratio of reported HIV cases in 2025 stands at 6.6:1.

Furthermore, 2025 has so far reported 10 deaths related to HIV/AIDS

In 2024, a total of 47 individuals succumbed to HIV/AIDS, while Sri Lanka conducted over one million HIV tests during the last year alone.

Meanwhile, given the rising number of HIV cases, the Ministry of Health’s National STD/AIDS Control Programme recently recommended integrating HIV/STI prevention measures—including condom use, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)—into Sri Lanka’s school curriculum.

However, the proposal is still under review.

Comments - 8

ILoveButterflies Wednesday, 03 September 2025 12:21 PM

more butterflies = more HIV cases. Stop that nonsense, and stop trying to normalize it!

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Roisin Wednesday, 03 September 2025 05:00 PM

Get yourself informed first.The rising trend is on heterosexuals.

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Dilshan Saturday, 18 October 2025 11:45 AM

But Sri Lanka produces excellent butterflies, it's an long and proud tradition.

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DOT Wednesday, 03 September 2025 01:02 PM

Safety First!

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Zarook Wednesday, 03 September 2025 01:14 PM

Pachawatte sahodarayas celebrating?

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Cassie Wednesday, 03 September 2025 06:15 PM

No mention of the subgroup HIV is most prevalent in. Are the statistics showing drug users who share needles or LGBT? This is important information to educate people on making good choices.

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Eyes wide open Wednesday, 03 September 2025 07:36 PM

Public health measures to curb HIV/AIDS should be taken very seriously. Rising cases might be reflective of the spas, prostitution etc, especially foreign sex workers. IV drug users will also be high risk. Medicines are there, but costly. Prevention better than life long treatment which has side effects. True scale of the problem might not be known. If test not too expensive, might be sensible to test all patients on admission.

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Eyes wide open Wednesday, 03 September 2025 07:36 PM

Public health measures to curb HIV/AIDS should be taken very seriously. Rising cases might be reflective of the spas, prostitution etc, especially foreign sex workers. IV drug users will also be high risk. Medicines are there, but costly. Prevention better than life long treatment which has side effects. True scale of the problem might not be known. If test not too expensive, might be sensible to test all patients on admission.

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