Spike in HIV cases among pregnant women alarms Jashore health officials

Seven new HIV infections detected among pregnant women in Jashore district within five months, raising public health concerns. Hospital officials report at least 250 people currently living with HIV locally, though actual numbers may be higher due to undiagnosed cases. A nine-month pregnant woman may undergo caesarean section tomorrow. Authorities cite unprotected sex, limited awareness, and cross-border migration as contributing factors, urging expanded testing and education campaigns.READ FULL