World AIDS Day 2025: India Reports Sharp Fall In HIV With Infections Down 49 Percent And Deaths Reduced By 81 Percent

India marks World AIDS Day 2025 with a major fall in HIV cases and AIDS related deaths, highlighting better awareness, early testing and improved treatment access.

India achieved a 48.7% reduction in annual new HIV infections, an 81.4% reduction in AIDS-related mortality, and a 74.6% reduction in mother-to-child HIV transmission between 2010 and 2024, the government stated on Sunday, ahead of World AIDS Day 2025. India has made significant progress in the current phase of the National AIDS Control Programme.

India Reports Sharp Fall in HIV Infections

"HIV testing increased from 4.13 crore (2020-21) to 6.62 crore (2024-25); access to antiretroviral treatment rose from 14.94 lakh to 18.60 lakh PLHIV; and viral load testing nearly doubled from 8.90 lakh to 15.98 lakh in the same period," said the Health Ministry. These results outperform worldwide averages and represent India's leadership, long-term domestic investment, evidence-based strategy, and strong community participation.

National Event to Mark World AIDS Day

Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will lead the national-level commemoration of 'World AIDS Day' on Monday at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of senior officials, reaffirming the government's unwavering commitment to advancing the national response to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and stigma elimination.

NACO to Host Key Stakeholders

The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) is organising the event, which will bring together government leaders, development partners, youth representatives, community advocates, people living with HIV (PLHIV), and frontline health workers to reflect a united approach to accelerating India's journey to end AIDS as a public health threat.

Youth Activities and Exhibition Planned

According to the government, a youth-led flash performance would highlight the significance of awareness and responsible behaviour. This will be followed by the opening of a thematic exhibition exhibiting digital innovations, program successes, and community-led models implemented under the National AIDS and STD Control Programme.

Beneficiary experience stories and an audio-visual presentation will highlight India's success under NACP-V, as well as future priorities, according to the Ministry.

Launch of New Campaign Video Series

The debut of a new campaign video series under NACO's national multimedia project, based on three fundamental pillars - youth and awareness, vertical transmission elimination, and stigma and discrimination - will be a major feature of the observance.

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