HIV-Positive Test After Surgery Triggers Probe at Pakistan Hospital

Patient tests HIV-positive after surgery, triggering probe at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital

LAHORE: A high-level inquiry committee has been constituted at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital to investigate allegations of medical negligence after a patient reportedly underwent surgery without mandatory HIV screening and later tested positive for the virus. The incident has triggered concern among healthcare staff over possible exposure and lapses in infection-control protocols. According to an order issued by the hospital’s medical superintendent, a four-member inquiry committee will investiga...

By [email protected] (Imran Gabol)