India has more than two million people living with HIV/Aids. Data released by India 's National AIDS Control Organisation ( NACO ) indicates that at least 2,234 people have contracted HIV while receiving blood transfusions in the country ’s hospitals over the last 17 months . The data was released in response to a petition filed by activist Chetan Kothari , who is “ shocked ” at the figures : “ This is the official data , released by the government - run NACO . I think the real numbers would be double or triple that . This is a very serious matter and must be addressed urgently . " He added that India 's hospitals lack the technology to screen blood for HIV and lack the funding . India already has over 2.1 million people living with HIV or AIDS , which is why it 's critical to screen blood for the virus before using it in transfusions .
Data released by India 's National AIDS Control Organisation ( NACO ) indicates that at least 2,234 people have contracted HIV while receiving blood transfusions in the country ’s hospitals over the last 17 months . The data was released in response to a petition filed by activist Chetan Kothari , who is “ shocked ” at the figures : “ This is the official data , released by the government - run NACO . I think the real numbers would be double or triple that . This is a very serious matter and must be addressed urgently . " He added that India 's hospitals lack the technology to screen blood for HIV and lack the funding . India already has over 2.1 million people living with HIV or AIDS , which is why it 's critical to screen blood for the virus before using it in transfusions .