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HIV outbreak

Coverage of HIV outbreak in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 13 · 23:27 UTCMost recent: Jul 14 · 03:17 UTC
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Syed Murad Ali Shahperson1Saeed Ghaniperson1Valika Hospitalplace1Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI)organization1infection-control protocolstopic1Sindhplace1Labour Departmentorganization1Pakistanplace1Syringe reusetopic1Hospitalorganization1Hospital bossperson1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 14 · 03:17 UTCDAWN
    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.

  • HEALTHApr 13 · 23:27 UTCBBC WORLD
    Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

    A hospital in Pakistan is at the center of a child HIV outbreak due to unsafe medical practices. Undercover footage reveals staff reusing syringes and not using gloves, but the hospital's management denies the footage's authenticity.

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