Summary The data showed that Sindh has the highest number of HIV-positive children, with 3,900 cases
(Web Desk) – The number of children living with HIV has increased to alarming levels across Pakistan, according to figures presented by the Ministry of National Health Services in the National Assembly.
The data showed that Sindh has the highest number of HIV-positive children, with 3,900 cases, followed by Punjab with 1,765.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 139 cases, while Balochistan has 46 and Islamabad has 30. Azad Jammu and Kashmir has four affected children, while Gilgit-Baltistan has reported one case.
Responding to a question by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Dr Sharmila Faruqui, Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal said the federal and provincial governments had taken measures to prevent further transmission of HIV.
According to a review report for September 2026, the total number of people living with HIV in Pakistan stands at 417,214.
Of these, 92,148 people have been registered, while 67,878 are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
