Pakistan: Accuse a doctor of transmitting HIV to 90 people for using a single syringe

The authorities confirmed the doctor's detention, which used the same sharp objects to inject drugs. A document confirmed that the cases occurred in the same clinic.

At least 90 people, including 65 children, have tested positive for HIV in southern Pakistan after a doctor used a syringe for all, officials said Friday.

"We arrested a doctor," said AFP Kamran Nawaz, chief of Larkana police.

"According to the health authorities, [el médico] I injected drugs with a single syringe, "he explained, adding that the doctor was also living with the virus.

A police document sent to AFP establishes that a clinic is "the source of the spread" of the virus, without specifying if the doctor in question has worked on it.

Authorities were first alerted last week after 18 children living on the outskirts of Larkana tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus, prompting health officials to carry out tests. more in depth.

The tests of "more than 90 people", including about 65 children, have been positive, told AFP Dr. Abdul Rehaman, head of Larkana District.

A second health system official confirmed this route of transmission, but mentioned slightly different figures.

"The blood of the parents of the HIV-positive children was also badyzed, but their tests were negative," said Dr. Azra Pechuho, Minister of Health of Sindh Province, to which Larkana belongs. In turn, the official confirmed the arrest of the doctor. Since then, officials have launched an even greater campaign of badysis and prevention.

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