Punjab CM suspends doctors over HIV outbreak affecting 25 patients due to protocol failures.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif suspended five senior doctors at Nishtar Hospital in Multan after an HIV outbreak affected 25 dialysis patients. The suspensions followed severe lapses in infection control protocols, including the reuse of disposable kits. Nawaz emphasized healthcare protocols, ordered strict action under the Peda Act, and demanded compensation for affected patients.

November 23, 2024
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