Investigation into HIV Infection Outbreak at Nishtar Hospital

A recent investigation into an HIV outbreak at Nishtar Hospital in Multan has revealed multiple cases of HIV infection among patients treated at the hospital's dialysis unit. A committee formed by the hospital administration, headed by Dr Mehnaz Khakwani and including a five-member fact-finding committee formed by the Punjab health secretary, is probing the cause of the outbreak. The investigation is ongoing, with one patient already found to be HIV positive as a result of screening. The incident has raised concerns about the quality of care provided at the hospital, with negligence being cited as a possible cause of the outbreak. The hospital administration has taken the situation seriously and is working to address the issue and prevent any further cases of HIV infection. The outcome of the investigation is still awaited, with both the Dawn and The Express Tribune reporting on the development.