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141 people tested HIV-positive in SESSI hospitals’ screenings, Senate panel told

August 6, 2026

Karachi: HIV screening at two hospitals run by the Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) in Karachi has detected 141 positive cases, including 120...

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141 people tested HIV-positive in SESSI hospitals’ screenings, Senate panel told

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