Rs2bn set aside for treatment of kids who got HIV at Karachi's Valika Hospital
The Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution has established a Rs2 billion endowment fund to support 78 children infected with HIV at Valika Hospital. Additionally, the institution has initiated disciplinary actions against 37 medical staff members following an inquiry into the incident.
Why it matters
This response addresses a significant public health failure and provides necessary long-term financial and medical support for the affected victims.
A man is seen holding syringe. — AFP/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • SESSI approves creation of endowment fund for rehabilitation and welfare of 78 children • Okays departmental action against 37 doctors and paramedical staff of its health facility
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