Kerala HIV scare: 10 individuals test positive after sharing syringe

Kerala: A startling news has emerged from Kerala. In Valancherry municipality region of Malappuram district, 10 individuals have tested HIV positive. They were injected with the same syringe. Three out of these 10 individuals are from other states. The rest of them are Keralites. During an investigation by the health department, all these individuals were found to be consuming intoxicating injections. Their HIV infection resulted because the same injection injection was given to everyone. The police have now started the investigation.

Valancherry Municipality area of Malappuram district

The accident occurred in the Valancherry Municipality area of Malappuram district. The health department, after preliminary probe, said that all of them were addicted to drugs. One of them was HIV positive. Injections he was using were shared by 9 others too for getting drunk. Three of them are migrant labours who had travelled from other states, said the health department.

Health department's fears increased

In January 2025, the Kerala AIDS Control Association verified that there was an HIV patient in Valanchery. Upon investigation by the health department, it was discovered that the syringe of the infected individual was also shared by 9 others. The health department has shown concern after obtaining his medical report. All the reports are positive.

What next?

District Medical Officer R. Renuka showed concern that HIV infection would rise among drug users. In Valanchery, 10 HIV-infected individuals use drugs. Fears of spreading HIV infection among the family members exist. The health department is now taking special care. Screening of infected family members is now in progress.