The physical and mental challenges of living with HIV in India Stigma, misinformation, and long distances to access care can make seeking HIV treatment a challenge in India.  Kate Rankin June 23 2026, 10:12am Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been providing holistic care to people living with advanced HIV care at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Patna, a city in Bihar state, India . Patients with advanced HIV have an extremely high mortality rate, with complex treatment needs including nutrition , infection, mental health , and psychosocial support. Nisha*, patient living with HIV “There is hope, and there is life beyond the diagnosis” Living with HIV has been a difficult journey, but it has also taught me a lot about strength, hope, and the importance of support.