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A large number of children in Pakistan have been diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) following treatment at a public healthcare facility. Reports confirm that 331 children tested positive for HIV between November 2024 and October 2025 at a Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital in Taunsa, Punjab. The cluster of cases raised concerns after an unusual increase in pediatric infections was identified by a local doctor. An undercover investigation by BBC News revealed serious infection control lapses at THQ Hospital in Taunsa, Pakistan, where healthcare workers were recorded reusing syringes on pediatric patients. The footage documented multiple breaches of hygiene protocols, including the use of the same medical equipment for different patients, which has been associated with a wider surge in HIV cases linked to unsafe clinical practices. Timeline of the Taunsa HIV Cases (2024–2025) - The outbreak was traced to Taunsa, a city in Punjab province, Pakistan. The infections were recorded over nearly one year, beginning in late 2024 and continuing into 2025. The incident drew wider attention following the death of eight-year-old Mohammad Amin, whose family claims he acquired HIV due to contaminated injections administered at the hospital. His sister has also been reported to test positive for the infection. His mother reported that he experienced high fever and severe pain during his final days, and she is HIV negative. Among 97 families screened, only four mothers tested positive for HIV, further raising concerns that unsafe medical practices may have played a significant role in the outbreak. Dr Gul Qaisrani, a physician working at a private clinic in the area, first identified the outbreak in late 2024 after observing an increasing number of children visiting his clinic who were testing positive for HIV. 🔗Link in Comment Section to read the full story [ HIV in Pakistan, 300 Children HIV Positive in Pakistan, Syringe Reuse in Pakistan Hospital, medical Negligence case ] #pakistannews #pakistanhealthcare #hivpositive #hivpakistan #medicalnews #healthnews