Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has said that steps are being taken to investigate outbreak of HIV/AIDs in district Larkana of Sindh. Taking notice of reports, Dr. Zafar Mirza on Tuesday directed to provide all out support to Sindh health department on urgent basis. Meanwhile, federal team along with Sindh officials are conducting screening of people in the areas affected of HIV. More than 4,100 people were screened for HIV and a total of 157 positive cases have been identified.
The Federal Health Ministry has extended complete assistance to Sindh Health Department in mitigation efforts such as the continuous supply of HIV Testing Kits and medicines.
