A major HIV outbreak in Pakistan's Sindh province has been linked to severe safety lapses at a government hospital in Larkana, where hundreds of children have been infected. The outbreak, which began in April 2019, has affected over 1,100 people, with the majority being children under the age of 12. Investigations revealed that the hospital reused syringes and failed to sterilize medical equipment, leading to the rapid spread of the virus. The crisis has exposed deep flaws in Pakistan's healthcare system, particularly in rural areas where resources are scarce and oversight is minimal.