HIV Investigation at Landhi Social Security Hospital

HIV Investigation at Landhi Social Security Hospital

An inquiry committee is investigating reported HIV cases at Landhi Social Security Hospital. Learn more about the details.

HIV Screening Intensified Across Sindh’s SESSI-run Hospitals

KARACHI: Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) Commis­­sioner Hadi Baksh Kalhoro has said that HIV screening is currently underway at all hospitals operating under the institution, with particular focus on outpatients, admitted patients and children. In a statement released on Sunday, the official said that SESSI was collecting records of all OPD and admitted patients treated at its hospitals since January 2025. He added that if a…

No Infection Control Programme Led to Second HIV Outbreak at SESSI Landhi Hospital, 16 More Children Infected

Imran Zakir KARACHI: A second HIV outbreak has been reported at the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) Landhi Hospital, where 16 more children have tested positive for HIV following screening and confirmatory tests. According to the hospital’s first internal inquiry report, prepared by Dr. Malika Baloch, the initial HIV case was identified in April 2025. However, despite the early detection, no effective precautionary measures…