The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health has directed authorities to provide a detailed briefing on the rising number of HIV cases in Pakistan. The committee's demand follows discussions on a concerning increase in infections, with particular attention on an outbreak in Taunsa tehsil of Dera Ghazi Khan district.
According to reports presented to the committee, 331 new HIV cases have been registered in Taunsa tehsil alone. Health officials and committee members expressed alarm over the trend, which highlights vulnerabilities in the public health system and infection control measures.
The committee has sought a comprehensive report from the Ministry of National Health Services and provincial health departments. The requested briefing is expected to cover the causes of the outbreak, current containment measures, and a long-term strategy to curb the spread of the virus nationwide.
This development underscores ongoing public health challenges in Pakistan, where awareness campaigns and screening programs are critical to managing HIV/AIDS. The committee's intervention signals heightened political attention to the issue.
