Shafaqna Pakistan: Sindh Labour, Human Resources and Social Security Minister Saeed Ghani has announced that children affected by HIV will be provided comprehensive medical treatment, while their parents will receive monthly financial assistance ranging from Rs40,000 to Rs80,000.
He made the announcement during a meeting with a three-member delegation of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), led by Vice Chairman Qazi Khizar.
Ghani said an independent and autonomous board was being established to ensure the transparent use of the endowment fund set up for the welfare of HIV-affected children. He added that a committee comprising senior medical specialists and heads of major hospitals from across the country would also be formed to oversee the children’s treatment.
The minister reaffirmed that the Sindh government would continue supporting the affected children and their families, while pledging that those found responsible for the incident would face strict legal action.
The provincial minister said laboratory reports had so far confirmed HIV infection in 120 children, including 81 registered with the Social Security system and 39 who were not registered.
Source: Dunya News
