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HIV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. It affects a significant part of the world’s population and is among the major health concerns. When left untreated for a longer period, it may lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which is the most advanced stage. This infection spreads when a healthy person comes into direct contact with the bodily fluids (blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk) of an infected person. Apart from this, it can also be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Early detection is the best way to control HIV infection and prevent its progression to AIDS. Booking an HIV test in a timely manner can help manage the symptoms in the initial stages.  What is an HIV test? It is a blood test that detects the presence of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in an individual’s blood. The human immunodeficiency virus attacks the cells of a...

HIV awareness is not a once-a-year conversation. World AIDS Day, observed every year on 1st of December, is a reminder that stigma, delayed testing, and misinformation can still stand between communities and timely care. So, strengthening awareness matters, as early detection and consistent treatment can protect health and reduce transmission. Understanding HIV and AIDS in 2026  HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) affects the immune system by damaging key cells involved in fighting infections. If left untreated for a long period, the immune system can become severely weakened, and the infection may progress to AIDS (the most advanced stage of HIV). Although progression is not immediate, it typically occurs over years without proper diagnosis and treatment. Now, despite medical progress, each passing day, hesitation around testing remains common due to fear and bias. UNAIDS estimates that 40.8 million people were living with HIV in 2024, and that millions still did not know their HIV...