Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)
Coverage of Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) in the Nexus archive.
- 16 more children found infected with HIV at Karachi's Valika Hospital, ombudsman told
16 additional children were found infected with HIV at Valika Hospital in Karachi, raising the total to 94. Sindh Ombudsman Mohammad Sohail Rajput ordered a comprehensive audit and directed measures to address medical shortages, administrative issues, and support for affected families.
- 120 living near Karachi's Valika Hospital test positive in HIV screening
Over 10,500 residents near Valika Hospital in Karachi tested for HIV, with 120 positive cases. Government launched screening drives at two SESSI-run hospitals, identified 78 HIV-positive children and 10 adults. Provincial government announced a Rs2 billion endowment fund and a medical committee for long-term treatment.
- Safety lapses at govt hospital linked to HIV cases, Sindh CM told
An HIV outbreak at Valika Hospital in Sindh, linked to safety lapses including non-compliance with infection-control protocols and mishandling of medical equipment, has resulted in 78 children testing positive. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah ordered a province-wide review of infection practices and directed accountability measures for officials involved.
- 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.