Failing on HIV front
With rising HIV rates, Sindh faces a worsening crisis driven by data gaps, poor prevention, and systemic neglect. The latest data on officially registered HIV cases over the past 16 months once again underscore a disturbing reality: Sindh, like other provinces, continues to grapple with systemic ineptitude in both prevention and surveillance mechanisms. More than 35 years into the global struggle against this virus, the lack of success raises a haunting question—are we truly committed to combating HIV with the seriousness it demands? The answer, unfortunately, seems to be no. Medical experts have repeatedly warned that HIV is no longer a hidden threat but a full-blown public health crisis. It is steadily escalating, and in the absence of sustained, coordinated interventions, it risks erupting further into a series of uncontrolled epidemics. A recent report published in this newspaper revealed that Sindh has been recording an average of 269 new HIV cases every month since Jan...