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The Sindh High Court has ordered a high-level investigation into a devastating HIV outbreak at a major Karachi hospital that has infected at least 78 children and claimed six young lives, raising urgent questions about medical safety standards and institutional negligence in Pakistan’s largest city.<\/p>\n

A two-judge bench directed the provincial government to form an inquiry committee headed by the chief secretary, signaling the gravity of the crisis that has shaken public confidence in healthcare facilities across Sindh.<\/p>\n

The outbreak occurred at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital, where dozens of children receiving treatment contracted the life-threatening virus under circumstances that suggest systemic failures in basic medical protocols. Provincial Labour Minister Saeed Ghani had confirmed months earlier that six children had already died from the infections.<\/p>\n

Justice Adnanul Karim Memon, heading the bench alongside Justice Muhammad Jaffer Raza, emphasized that the case involves fundamental responsibilities concerning human life and public health. The court mandated that two senior Grade-20 officers with no administrative ties to the hospital join the inquiry to ensure impartiality.<\/p>\n

Investigators will examine whether disposable syringes and other medical equipment were illegally reused at the facility, a practice that can transmit bloodborne diseases like HIV. The committee has been tasked with reviewing procurement records, storage protocols, and usage patterns of auto-lock syringes designed to prevent reuse.<\/p>\n

The inquiry will also determine whether hospital staff violated the Disposable Syringes Act and other health regulations. Medical, nursing, technical and administrative officials will face scrutiny over their roles in the outbreak. The committee has full access to hospital records, reports and CCTV footage.<\/p>\n

The court set a two-month deadline for the inquiry report and directed that if evidence establishes responsibility, the committee should recommend departmental or criminal action against those found culpable.<\/p>\n

In a significant relief for affected families, the court ordered the Sindh government to ensure uninterrupted medical treatment for all infected children, with the provincial government or social security institutions covering all expenses including medicines and diagnostic tests. The bench also directed authorities to determine appropriate compensation for victims and their families.<\/p>\n

Protecting the vulnerable children from further harm, the court mandated that affected families must not face discrimination and that the identities and medical information of the children remain confidential under law.<\/p>\n

The court also ordered strict enforcement of the Disposable Syringes Act and related health regulations to prevent future tragedies.<\/p>\n

In an unusual development during proceedings, the court took notice of disruptive conduct by the petitioner’s lawyer, Tariq Mansoor, who allegedly incited people in the courtroom and allowed video recording that disrupted proceedings. Judges were forced to move to their chambers to continue the hearing. The court issued a contempt notice to the lawyer and directed the Sindh High Court Bar and Sindh Bar Council to take appropriate action.<\/p>\n

The case has exposed critical gaps in healthcare safety protocols at a time when Pakistan’s medical system faces mounting pressure. For families of the affected children, the court’s intervention offers hope for accountability and justice in a tragedy that has devastated dozens of households across Karachi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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