Sindh Health Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over HIV Screening Failures

The Sindh Ministry of Labour and Social Security is under pressure after the HIV screening program revealed systemic lapses. Minister Saeed Gani admitted weaknesses in medical waste management, noting that some staff ignored established protocols for personal gain. Under the Sindh HIV Control Act of 2006, patient identities must remain confidential to avoid social stigma. Experts from Aga Khan University Hospital warned that similar outbreaks are emerging in other districts, pointing to inadequate infection‑control measures in private clinics as well.