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HIV Outbreak Grows: 94 Children Infected at Valika Hospital
22 Jul
Summary
- Ninety-four children are now infected with HIV/AIDS at Valika Hospital.
- The Sindh Ombudsman ordered a comprehensive audit of the hospital's affairs.
- Families report lack of cooperation, medicine shortages, and treatment delays.
As of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the number of children infected with HIV/AIDS at the SESSI-run Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital has reached 94. This update was provided during a hearing before Sindh Ombudsman Mohammad Sohail Rajput, who is overseeing the HIV outbreak investigation.
Parents of the affected children expressed significant distress over alleged hospital administration unresponsiveness, medicine scarcity, and treatment expense delays. Officials assured the ombudsman that the new cases and family concerns would be thoroughly examined.
The ombudsman expressed dissatisfaction with the hospital's performance. He mandated timely medicine and supplement availability and directed the establishment of a patient help desk to address family complaints.
To improve healthcare, the ombudsman suggested engaging trained public health professionals and mandated a six-month deputation of doctors from the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital to Valika. He also ordered a comprehensive audit of the hospital's financial and administrative issues within two weeks.
Further directives included facilitating job reinstatement for parents affected by their children's medical needs, providing compensation to families of deceased children, ensuring rehabilitation for those living with HIV/AIDS, and appointing psychologists for support. The hearing was adjourned for two weeks.
