Child HIV outbreak linked to syringe reuse at Pakistani hospital
A significant HIV outbreak affecting children has been linked to unsafe medical practices at a government hospital in Taunsa, Punjab, Pakistan.Investigations have revealed that syringes were reused on multi-dose vials, potentially contaminating medicines and spreading the virus among patients.Between November 2024 and October 2025, 331 children tested positive for HIV in Taunsa city.The outbreak was traced back to THQ Taunsa hospital, where unsafe injection practices were documented despite previous warnings and administrative actions.The hospital's medical superintendent was suspended in March 2025 following the initial identification of the outbreak.However, undercover filming conducted later that year exposed continued reuse of syringes and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 08:39 LONDON
