The rise in HIV cases in Pakistan: Prospective implications and approaches

Bilal, Wajeeha; Khan, Hira Anas; Sadiq, Mahnoor; Outani, Oumaima

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104492

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“…These findings suggest that HIV is spreading in the country at a higher rate like other infectious diseases. Pakistan is the second largest country in South Asia after India and Nepal for HIV epidemic and the recent years have witnessed a significant increase in HIV infections throughout the country despite a lot of efforts (Marfani et al, 2022).…”

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A Comparative Study of Chemiluminiscence Immunoassay (Clia) and Immunochromatographic Technique (Ict) for ?-Thalassemia (Major) Patients in Local Population

Muhammad Tayyab,

Saima Irum,

Saima Naz

et al. 2023

JMMG

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The sustainability of beta thalassemia (major) patients is dependent on regular blood transfusion so they are at a greater risk of acquiring transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs). The objective of this research project was to compare the efficiency of two blood screening techniques such as chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) and immunochromatographic technique (ICT) for the detection of transfusion transmitted infections in ?-thalassemia (major) Patients in local population. For this purpose, 250 blood samples were collected and screened through CLIA and ICT. Results showed that 30% of the samples were positive for different infectious diseases like hepatitis B or C virus, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, and infections with syphilis or malarial agents, while 70% of samples were free from any kind of infections. Among all the infectious diseases the incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) was the highest i.e., 23.6% and 26.4% incidence of HCV was recorded through ICT and CLIA respectively. The second highest incidence was of hepatitis B virus followed by the other infectious diseases. The results showed that CLIA was more sensitive as compared to ICT in detecting the infections in blood. All blood banks and transfusion centers need to implement authentic screening of blood to counter the TTIs.

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A Comparative Study of Chemiluminiscence Immunoassay (Clia) and Immunochromatographic Technique (Ict) for ?-Thalassemia (Major) Patients in Local Population

Muhammad Tayyab,

Saima Irum,

Saima Naz

et al. 2023

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“…Rise of aids in developed countries such as The United States is mainly due to premarital or unprotected intercourse, common practice of sex workers, clubs and homosexuality, taboo of sharing HIV status with your partner and increased alcohol intake ultimately clouding decision making whereas in developing countries particularly Pakistan which as of june 2019 shows, out of 165000 cases only 24331 cases were registered with the National Aids Control Program (NACP), majority of these cases were found in Punjab and Sindh along with a second grade emergency outbreak of HIV in Larkana district. Target causes identified were different than the United States including needle transmission, unsterilized surgical instruments, limited testing and antiretroviral therapy drugs, unawareness amongst rural class, lack of protective intercourse, mother to child transmission, undiagnosed cases due to limited healthcare facilities and social stigma (6).…”

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“…Worldwide, pregnant HIV negative females with HIV positive male partners, need oral use of tenofovir/emtricitabine for one month before and after the conception. Sexual transmission should be prevented through usage of condoms and sexually active individuals should verify their HIV status breaking the taboo surrounding this condition (6,7).…”

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HIV- A hidden pandemic burdening healthcare globally

Maheshwari,

Khan

2023

Preprint

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HIV is a global burden causing mortality and morbidity, we write to highlight the constant HIV incidence, its misdiagnosis and associated factors causing lack of eradication despite being an actively targeted disease worldwide utilizing US $20-29 billion per year. From the pandemics aggravating immunosuppression to the revolution of the world through increased practice of homosexuality, multiple partners and drug abuse, major concern of HIV is more than ever.

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“…Seven hundred fifty-one persons in Larkana have tested positive for HIV out of a total population of 26 041. Among those, 604 (or 80%) are children [4,5] .…”

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Epidemic of HIV in Pakistan: an emerging health issue threatening to derail progress toward the SDGs

Baloch,

Muzzamil,

Raza

et al. 2023

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health

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To give a broad overview of the ways in which inconsistent record-keeping and reporting have exacerbated the HIV epidemic in Pakistan. And how they are affecting our capacity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is crucial to shed light on the efforts and challenges in this area because HIV is taboo in Pakistan. As the HIV rate rises and healthcare reporting in Pakistan weakens, evidence-based solutions must be developed and implemented. Disease reporting and epidemiological patterns are shifting quickly, and innovative approaches are needed to keep up. Although Pakistan is a low- and middle-income country, the SDGs would be difficult to achieve because of its financial woes and dysfunctional healthcare system. This has an overall negative impact on health care as a whole. In low- and middle-income nations like Pakistan, where there is a significant lack of data on the individuals impacted by the disease, attempting and sustaining HIV surveillance efforts requires the government’s and other donors’ engagement. Removing roadblocks to an evidence-based approach to HIV, measuring progress toward eradicating the virus, and allocating resources in light of this is an immediate necessity.

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The rise in HIV cases in Pakistan: Prospective implications and approaches

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

A Comparative Study of Chemiluminiscence Immunoassay (Clia) and Immunochromatographic Technique (Ict) for ?-Thalassemia (Major) Patients in Local Population

A Comparative Study of Chemiluminiscence Immunoassay (Clia) and Immunochromatographic Technique (Ict) for ?-Thalassemia (Major) Patients in Local Population

HIV- A hidden pandemic burdening healthcare globally

Epidemic of HIV in Pakistan: an emerging health issue threatening to derail progress toward the SDGs

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