Fifty children test positive for HIV in Taunsa Sharif

In Taunsa Sharif, South Punjab, nearly 50 children aged nine months to 10 years have tested positive for HIV/AIDS, causing widespread panic. Some children have died, and fears are growing as mass screenings continue. Parents blame hospital staff for negligence, alleging that reused syringes and contaminated blood transfusions contributed to the outbreak. Health officials are investigating the situation, which has led to increased testing among residents. The local HIV center has reported a rise in cases linked to unsafe medical practices. Health authorities are now on high alert as they work to understand and control the outbreak.