While global initiatives have significantly reduced the public health burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), data indicates that Pakistan is observing an escalation in newly acquired transmissions.

According to a joint call to action issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS on World AIDS Day, Pakistan’s epidemic has emerged as one of the fastest growing in the region. Joint epidemiological data indicates that new HIV infections in the country rose by approximately 200% between 2010 and 2024, positioning it as a critical domestic public health challenge.Years of medical progress have completely changed what it means to live with the virus.

With regular use of modern medication (Antiretroviral Therapy), HIV is no longer a fatal condition but a manageable chronic disease. Studies show that with proper treatment, people living with........

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