After the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) revealed that 2,234 people in the country have been infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from 2014 to 2016, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), based on the complaint filed by an activist, has instructed health officials to submit a report within eight weeks. The health department, however, claimed that the figures indicate self-reported cases and lack credibility.

NHRC released the directive on November 23, asking NACO and other concerned officials to respond to the complaint and file a report. Responding to the same, Dr Shobhini Rajan, assistant director general (blood safety) said that they have already filed a response, pointing out the loophole in infection reporting and spread guidelines.

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