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In Tripura, 47 students have died due to HIV, according to a senior official from the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS). So far, 828 students have tested positive for HIV, with 572 still alive, the official reported.
Many students have left Tripura to pursue higher education in prestigious institutions. The TSACS has identified drug injection use among students from 220 schools, 24 colleges, and universities. According to medical reports, around five to seven new HIV cases are being reported daily.
TSACS Joint Director disclosed these details, noting that drug abuse is a significant factor in the rise of HIV cases among students in the state.