Steps being taken to probe outbreak of AIDs in Larkana: Dr Zafar
- By Web Desk -
- May 07, 2019
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Zafar Mirza said steps are being taken to probe the outbreak of AIDs in Larkana district of Sindh, Radio Pakistan reported.
Taking notice of reports, he directed to provide an all-out support to Sindh health department on urgent basis.
Meanwhile, federal team along with Sindh officials are conducting screening of people in affected areas.
More than 4,100 people 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.
On the direction of the Deputy Commissioner Larkana, Noman Siddique, Doctor Muzaffar Ghangro has been arrested on accusation of spreading the disease in the city.
Dr Muzaffar, who himself is at last stage of AIDS, as per the DC, spread the HIV in Larkana by reportedly transmitting the virus through injections to patients visiting him for treatment.
The doctor, who has rejected the allegation, is currently under police custody.