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- Dozens of children were diagnosed with HIV after undergoing routine medical procedures in Pakistan.
- Parents suspect these infections resulted from the reuse of syringes and needles during treatment.
- At least six children have died following these diagnoses.
- These reports have triggered calls for stricter oversight and improved safety protocols in Pakistani hospitals.
What to watch next
- Official government investigation into hospital infection-control practices
- Implementation of stricter medical equipment safety safeguards
- Support and monitoring programs for affected children and families
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