Over 120 Test Positive for HIV in Karachi Screening Drive

Following the emergence of HIV cases at a health facility in October 2025, a screening drive in Karachi, Pakistan, has tested over 10,500 residents, with 120 individuals near Valika Hospital and 10 near SESSI-run hospital in Landhi testing positive for HIV.

15 Jul, 03:33 — 15 Jul, 03:33

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120 living near Karachi's Valika Hospital test positive in HIV screening

• Minister Ghani says govt tested 10,500 residents following emergence of HIV cases at health facility in SITE in Oct 2025 • Says 2,000 tested at SESSI-run hospital in Landhi, 10 of whom were found infected with virus • Vows not to suspend screening drive due to fear of more cases emerging • Announces body of leading medical experts for long-term treatment, welfare of 78 infected children KARACHI: Following the HIV outbreak at the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)-run Valika...

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