HIV outbreak in Pakistan draws attention to major failures in healthcare system
ABSTRACT In April, hundreds of children in Pakistan were infected with HIV through the use of unsterile syringes and intravenous drips. Pakistani authorities initially said that the outbreak was traceable to the practice of a single doctor, who was arrested and taken into custody, but public health experts believe his practice to be only a part of the cause. The outbreak has shone a spotlight on what are thought to be widespread unsafe medical practices in the country. The Global Fund is the only provider of ARVs in Pakistan, and the surge in new infections has urgently increased the need for pediatric antiretrovirals.
By Aidspan
June 12, 2019
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