Senator Humayun Mohmand raised serious concerns on Friday regarding the escalating number of HIV and measles cases across the country, revealing that more than 14,000 HIV infections had been documented within the past year.
Addressing the Senate, Mohmand noted that over 1,000 new HIV cases were being reported monthly, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. He pointed out that nearly 80 percent of these cases originated from the provinces of Punjab and Sindh, indicating regional hotspots for the epidemic.
Meanwhile, the senator also drew attention to the rapid increase in measles cases nationwide, urging health authorities to take immediate and effective measures to contain the outbreak.
In a significant development, Mohmand criticized governance and administrative practices, citing an example from Sindh where a secretary was removed from office only to be reappointed as the head of a project. He questioned the rationale behind such decisions and called for enhanced accountability within government institutions.
Highlighting the country’s broader economic challenges, the senator revealed that production in 22 major industries had declined over the last four years, reaching levels even lower than those seen a decade ago. He warned that this downturn in industrial output reflected deeper economic difficulties confronting the nation.
Furthermore, Mohmand condemned the state of the healthcare system and the growing trend of seeking medical treatment abroad. Referring to reports of individuals traveling overseas on low-value stamp papers, he stressed the urgent need to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare infrastructure to provide quality medical care domestically, reducing the reliance on foreign treatment options.
