Sexual activity now main source of HIV infections in Melaka, says state Health Dept director


MELAKA: The pattern of HIV transmission in the state is undergoing a significant shift, with the majority of new cases now linked to sexual intercourse, including same-sex relationships, said the Melaka Health Department.

The department's director Dr Ruzita Mustaffa said the trend is emerging alongside a change in drug habits nationwide, as drug users are increasingly turning to synthetic substances instead of injectable narcotics.

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