Rs2bn set aside for treatment of kids who got HIV at Karachi's Valika Hospital

The Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) in Pakistan has approved the creation of a Rs2 billion endowment fund to support 78 children who were infected with HIV/AIDS at the Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital. The fund is intended to ensure these children receive long-term medical treatment and comprehensive welfare support.

The decision came after the government confirmed the number of affected children, assuring parents of complete medical care and support. Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani chaired a meeting of the SESSI Governing Body, where the endowment fund was unanimously approved. The fund aims to provide the highest standard of medical care and finance welfare initiatives for the children and their families.

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The government is carrying out a transparent investigation and no individual found responsible will be granted any concession, irrespective of their rank or position.

In addition to the financial support, the Governing Body also endorsed disciplinary action against 37 doctors and paramedical staff. This action follows the findings of an inquiry committee, which recommended suspensions and show-cause notices for those implicated. Minister Ghani stated that the investigation is transparent and that no individual found responsible will be spared, regardless of their rank. He recalled ordering the inquiry immediately after the first reports surfaced in October 2025, noting that subsequent screenings confirmed HIV infections in 78 children.

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The Sindh government will continue to stand by the affected children and their families, ensuring that they receive both justice and every possible medical and welfare support.