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Sindh minister confirms 78 children infected with HIV at Karachi's Valika Hospital
Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani confirmed 78 children were infected with HIV at Valika Hospital in Karachi. The government has launched an investigation and promised medical treatment and strict action against responsible staff. The Sindh High Court ordered an inquiry into the outbreak, which is linked to alleged syringe reuse.
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