Sindh’s Labour Department has begun the process of providing monthly financial assistance of Rs40,000 to the mothers of 157 children living with HIV.
According to officials, the assistance is being provided to cover the children’s nutritional needs and other expenses.
Bank accounts have been opened for the mothers of 115 children, and ATM cards have been issued to them.
Officials said 130 children living with HIV were registered at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital, while another 27 were registered at Landhi Hospital. However, it remains unclear how long the monthly assistance will continue.
According to officials, the Sindh Labour Department has also approved a Rs2 billion endowment fund for the children’s treatment.
