{"id":22993,"date":"2026-07-22T14:01:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=22993"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:01:56","slug":"16-more-children-diagnosed-with-hiv-at-karachis-valika-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=22993","title":{"rendered":"16 More Children Diagnosed With HIV at Karachi&#8217;s Valika Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sixteen more children have been diagnosed with HIV at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital in Karachi, prompting the Sindh Ombudsman to express serious concern and review the hospital&#8217;s performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hearing, chaired by Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, was attended by Sindh Labour Secretary Sajid Jamal Abro, SESSI Commissioner Hadi Bakhsh Kalhoro, senior medical officials, the hospital&#8217;s medical superintendent and the parents of affected children.<\/p>\n<p>During the proceedings, officials informed the ombudsman that 16 additional children had tested positive for HIV and warned that more cases could emerge.<\/p>\n<p>Parents of the affected children complained about the hospital administration&#8217;s lack of cooperation, shortages of medicines, delays in covering treatment costs and administrative shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>The ombudsman directed the hospital to deploy adequately trained staff and seek the temporary deputation of specialist doctors from the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital for six months.<\/p>\n<p>He also instructed the authorities to ensure the timely supply of medicines, nutritional supplements and other essential medical items.<\/p>\n<p>Muhammad Sohail Rajput said the hospital&#8217;s financial management appeared to be one of the possible factors behind the spread of HIV and ordered an independent financial audit by a reputable audit firm within two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>He further directed authorities to implement rehabilitation measures for affected families, provide compensation to the families of deceased children, ensure continued treatment and psychological support for affected patients, launch a public awareness campaign and establish an immediate help desk at the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>The Sindh Ombudsman adjourned the hearing for two weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sixteen more children have been diagnosed with HIV at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital in Karachi, prompting the Sindh Ombudsman to express serious concern and review the hospital&#8217;s performance. 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