Number of HIV cases in Larkana rises to 65

Sindh Aids Control Programme says over 50 children and 15 adults have been infected

The number of reported cases tested positive for HIV in Larkana has risen to 65.

According to the Sindh Aids Control Programme, the number of people with Aids has also risen sharply over the past few weeks.

Sindh Aids Control Programme In-Charge Dr Sikander Memon told Express News that 50 children and 15 adults were found to be infected with HIV.

He said blood samples of over 2,100 people have been sent for testing.



Earlier this week, police detained Dr Muzaffar Ghangharo on charges of infecting dozens of his patients with HIV.

Dr Muzaffar, himself an HIV patient, works at a public hospital and also runs a private clinic in Ratodero, a small town in Larkana.

According to data collected by the provincial control programme, there are more than 100,000 HIV-positive people in the Sindh, though the programme has only 10,350 registered patients who are provided treatment.

Larkana continues to top the list of districts most affected by HIV in Sindh, with the total number of Aids patients at more than 2,400.

According to WHO, Pakistan is registering approximately 20,000 new HIV infections annually – the highest rate of increase among all countries in the region.