Sindh data flags Hyderabad, Larkana as continued HIV epicentres
The province records an average of 269 new HIV cases every month since January 2024; Mirpurkhas saw a staggering 110pc spike in HIV cases in last quarter of 2024; data shows shifting HIV trends across Sindh, with sharp surges in Karachi’s Malir district; in the absence of transparent data and evidence-based action, Sindh risks deepening HIV crisis By Mukhtar Alam KARACHI: Hyderabad and Larkana, which ranked first and second, respectively, among Sindh’s six high-burden HIV districts in 2024, have maintained their troubling positions in 2025. Together, they account for 187 new HIV cases so far this year — representing 22% of the province’s 856 registered cases — compared to a combined 637 cases (18% of 3,446 total infections) last year, according to a new analysis of the district-level data. In contrast to persistent transmission challenges in these two districts, Mirpurkhas — previously the third most affected district— recorded a significant decline, falling to fifth place wi...