Safety lapses at govt hospital linked to HIV cases, Sindh CM told
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered a province-wide review of infection-control protocols following an HIV outbreak at a government-run hospital. Inquiries revealed significant lapses in sterilization and syringe handling that led to 78 children testing positive for HIV.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presides over a meeting at the CM House to review the HIV cases detected at the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital, Karachi, Sindh. —@SindhCMHouse/X Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Minister Ghani briefs Murad about findings of two inquiries conducted in 2025 and 2026 on outbreak at Valika Hospital • Labour dept told to ensure accountability, uninterrupted treatment and long-term rehabilitation of affected children • CM orders Sindh-wide review of infection-control practices to ensure strict compliance of sterilisation, waste management and patient-safety protocols
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