Data released by India 's National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) reveals that over 2.1 million people have contracted HIV while receiving blood transfusions in the country ’s hospitals over the past 17 months . The data was released in response to a petition filed by activist Kothari , who is “shocked” at the figures: “This is the official data, provided by the government-run NACO . The Indian capital Delhi is at number four with 264 cases. I believe the real numbers would be double or triple that. This is a very serious matter and must be addressed urgently." He added that Uttar 's hospitals lack the technology to screen blood for HIV and lack the funding. India already has at least 2,234 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) reveals that over 2.1 million people have contracted HIV while receiving blood transfusions in the country’s hospitals over the past 17 months . The data was released in response to a petition filed by activist Kothari , who is “shocked” at the figures: “This is the official data, provided by the government-run NACO . I believe the real numbers would be double or triple that. This is a very serious matter and must be addressed urgently." He added that Uttar 's hospitals lack the technology to screen blood for HIV and lack the funding. India already has at least 2,234 people living with HIV or AIDS, which is why it's critical to screen blood for the virus before using it in transfusions.