The Sindh health authorities have initiated a major crackdown on illegal blood banks and medical clinics after the number of HIV positive children in the province rose to alarming levels. Health officials say a key cause of the surge includes unsafe transfusions unregistered blood-banks and reuse of syringes. More than 3,995 children in Sindh are registered as HIV positive and many experts associate the rise with poor regulation of medical facilities especially in rural districts. Officials attending the recent review meeting demanded immediate sealing of illegal health units and strict action against those responsible.
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Sindh has faced repeated outbreaks of HIV in children and medical investigations have pointed to unsafe practices in clinics and blood banks as major contributors. The sudden uptick in cases triggered an urgent need for reform and stricter enforcement of medical standards. By acting now the authorities aim to protect vulnerable groups stop dangerous medical operations and reduce the long term burden on families and health systems.
