The number of HIV-AIDS patients has significantly increased as only 688 cases were detected in 2009 throughout the province. According to official figures, 392 more cases of HIV/AIDS were detected in 2010 in comparison with the year 2009.
In 2010, 51 children have been detected with HIV-AIDS infection while only six children were found affected by the diseases in 2009. Over 658 men and 24 women were among the total AIDS patients in 2009.
When contacted, Progarmme Manager SACP Dr Nafis Sohail told PPI that they had not yet compiled a report but 1,080 cases have been confirmed from all over the province in 2010.
To a question regarding the increase in the number of such patients, she said the actual number exceeded thousands as most of the AIDS patients did not register themselves.
She said that they were trying to create a friendly environment for the patients so that they came to centres and sought proper treatment.
Despite a lack of funds, she said, the SACP was performing its duties satisfactorily. She said that AIDS is a very dangerous disease so the government should take effective steps to protect people from it.
The Sindh AIDS Control Programme is facing a financial crisis as the World Band has stopped its funding.
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