As Pakistan’s monsoon arrives, people with HIV worry
People living with HIV in Pakistan face significant health risks during the monsoon season due to potential displacement and loss of access to antiretroviral therapy. Recent flooding events have highlighted the vulnerability of patients who rely on consistent medication to manage their condition.
Why it matters
Climate-induced disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly those requiring continuous medical care and infrastructure support.
As Pakistan’s monsoon arrives, people with HIV worry Dialogue Earth says after the devastating 2025 floods, people with HIV are increasingly vulnerable. Farahnaz Zahidi Adeel Saeed Published July 4, 2026 Updated July 4, 2026 05:37pm Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x As contaminated floodwater gushed into their home in Buner , north-western Pakistan, Khalid (name changed) and his wife helped their three children up to higher ground. Amid the chaos, the couple had one more crucial thing to rescue: their life-saving HIV drugs.
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