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Nine drug users sharing syringes found HIV positive at Valanchery in Kerala’s Malappuram

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In a shocking revelation, nine drug users sharing syringes in Valanchery, Kerala, found to be carriers of HIV.

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Nine drug users sharing syringes found HIV positive at Valanchery in Kerala’s Malappuram

In a shocking revelation, nine drug users sharing syringes in Valanchery, Kerala, found to be carriers of HIV.

6 days ago·India

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10 Drug Addicts Tests HIV-Positive In Kerala After Sharing Syringes - Daily news Update

Ten people who reportedly shared syringes for shooting up drugs have tested positive for HIV in Valanchery, Malappuram. They include three migrant labourers. In Valanchery, Malappuram, ten individuals, including three migrant laborers, have tested positive for HIV after allegedly sharing syringes for drug use. As part of the state’s ongoing anti-drug campaign, health authorities conducted inspections in collaboration with the AIDS Control Office…

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HIV cases in Valanchery: Local residents and migrant workers among those affected

Valanchery, Malappuram: More details have emerged regarding the rise in HIV cases in Valanchery, where 10 individuals were confirmed to have contracted the virus after using the same syringe for injecting drugs. The findings were revealed in a study

6 days ago·Kerala, India

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10 drug addicts found HIV positive in Kerala’s Malappuram – THIP...

Last Updated on March 27, 2025 by Team THIP Malappuram, March 27 (IANS) Ten drug addicts have tested positive for HIV at Walancherry in Kerala’s Malappuram during the health screening among the high-risk category of people. The Kerala State AIDS Control Society conducted the screening among high-risk category people, which included sex workers and drug […] The post 10 drug addicts found HIV positive in Kerala’s Malappuram appeared first on THIP …

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Malappuram: 9 Drug Peddlers Test Positive for HIV After Sharing Syringe

Malappuram: HIV infection has been confirmed among nine drug peddlers in Valanchery, Malappuram district, Kerala. The infection was detected during a screening conducted by the Kerala AIDS Society. Among the infected, three are out-of-state workers. The Malappuram District Medical Officer (DMO) has confirmed the news. The cause of the infection is believed to be the use of a single syringe to inject drugs, which led to the spread of the virus. I…

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