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Health
Jehanabad officials warn of HIV risk from unsafe street tattoos, piercings
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:38 PM
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During an HIV/AIDS awareness session in Jehanabad, health officials cautioned the public against getting tattoos or nose‑ear piercings at street stalls, citing the danger of HIV transmission through reused needles.
Health officials gathered in Jehanabad for an HIV/AIDS awareness meeting, emphasizing the need for community vigilance against infection. The session highlighted how informal tattoo parlours and makeshift piercing stalls at fairs often operate without sterilisation protocols.
Speakers warned that needles or tools reused without proper disinfection can carry blood‑borne pathogens, including HIV. They cited recent studies showing a measurable rise in infections linked to such practices in rural and semi‑urban areas.
The authorities urged residents to seek licensed medical facilities for any body‑modification procedures and to report suspicious vendors to local health departments. Educational pamphlets and helpline numbers were distributed to reinforce safe practices.
The meeting concluded with a pledge from local NGOs to conduct regular outreach, ensuring that awareness reaches schools, markets and community centres across the district.
Speakers warned that needles or tools reused without proper disinfection can carry blood‑borne pathogens, including HIV. They cited recent studies showing a measurable rise in infections linked to such practices in rural and semi‑urban areas.
The authorities urged residents to seek licensed medical facilities for any body‑modification procedures and to report suspicious vendors to local health departments. Educational pamphlets and helpline numbers were distributed to reinforce safe practices.
The meeting concluded with a pledge from local NGOs to conduct regular outreach, ensuring that awareness reaches schools, markets and community centres across the district.