HEALTHJul 2 · 11:34 UTCDAWN[email protected] (Ishaq Tanoli)

SHC seeks Sindh health secretary, police chief's response on reports of HIV outbreak at Karachi hospital

The Sindh High Court has ordered the provincial health secretary and police chief to submit reports on alleged HIV outbreaks at Kulsum Bai Valika SESSI Hospital in Karachi, linked to contaminated syringe reuse and medical negligence. The petition, filed by Tariq Mansoor, claims 84-200 children were infected, with some fatalities, and criticizes the lack of an independent inquiry or action.

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Sindh High CourtorganizationTariq MansoorpersonKulsum Bai Valika SESSI HospitalplaceSindh Employees Social Security InstitutionorganizationJustice Adnanul Karim MemonpersonJustice Adnan Iqbal ChaudhrypersonSindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)organization

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