Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz  during a visit to Nishtar Hospital in Multan on November 23, 2024. —PRO to Punjab Chief MinisterMULTAN: Taking severe action over grave negligence in spread of AIDS at the Nishtar Hospital in Multan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday suspended...

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Punjab CM suspends Nishtar Hospital staff over AIDS spread

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Move follows inquiry reports about outbreak of HIV/AIDs leading to virus transmission to 25 patients.

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CM Maryam orders action against VC of Multan’s Nishtar medical varsity, other officials

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday suspended the Medical Superintendent (MS) along with doctors and the head nurse after reports of HIV spreading during dialysis at Nishtar Hospital, Multan. The chief minister visited the hospital and directed the relevant authorities for compensation payments to the patients affected by HIV due to medical negligence. The suspended individuals include Dr. Muhammad Kazim, Dr. Ghulam Abbas, Dr…

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CM Maryam suspends Nishtar Hospital MS, doctors over spread of HIV among patients - Pakistan Observer

An inquiry into Nishtar Hospital in Multan has uncovered alarming negligence that led to the transmission of HIV to dialysis patients. As a result, six staff members have been suspended, highlighting a grave lapse in medical protocols and patient safety standards at one of the region’s leading healthcare facilities. According to the news source, the inquiry report was presented to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz following the revelation that …

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Negligence Exposed at Nishtar Hospital: Six Staff Suspended Following HIV Transmission to Dialysis Patients

In an exclusive development following the high-profile HIV infection scandal at Nishtar Hospital, sources have revealed that Dr. Mehnaz Khaqwani, principal of Nishtar Medical University, has offered to resign if held accountable. The scandal, which infected 26 kidney patients undergoing dialysis with HIV, has already led to the suspension of multiple hospital officials and prompted sweeping reforms across Punjab’s healthcare system. According to…

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Nishtar HIV scandal prompts SOP reforms and resignation offer from University principal

MULTAN: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has visited Nishter Hospital Multan and suspended six officials including MS Nishter Hospital Multan and head of nephrology department on severe negligence. The Chief Minister took action against doctors and nurses for spreading AIDS during dialysis. The Chief Minister personally investigated the incidents of AIDS spread among dialysis patients. Maryam Nawaz said that used syringes are the biggest reaso…

Punjab CM suspends Nishtar Hospital staff over AIDS spread

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