Pakistan Reports 84,000 Registered HIV Cases, Says Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has revealed that Pakistan currently has around 84,000 registered cases of HIV, with 61,000 patients undergoing treatment while approximately 24,000 are untraceable.
Speaking on the issue, the minister said that HIV is not an untreatable disease and that preventive and treatment efforts are being supported by the Global Fund. He noted that $65 million had been allocated for the 2024–2026 period, which will expire in June 2026.
Out of this amount, Pakistan received $3.9 million, while the remaining funds were provided to organizations including UNDP and Nai Zindagi.
Mustafa Kamal further stated that the number of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) centers in the country has increased significantly, reaching 97 in 2025 compared to just 49 centers nationwide in 2020.
He added that no new HIV cases have recently been reported in Taunsa, clarifying that the previously reported incident dates back to 2024.
Providing regional data, the minister said there are currently 618 registered HIV cases in Islamabad, of which 210 belong to the capital, while 408 are registered from Rawalpindi and other surrounding areas.
He emphasized that HIV medications are not available in the open market and are only provided through government health facilities.
In his remarks, the minister also highlighted Pakistan’s recent diplomatic and strategic achievements, stating that the country has gained global recognition and played a role in maintaining regional stability.
