Karachi, July 15 -- Pakistan's healthcare system is facing criticism after hazardous medical waste was reportedly found dumped in open areas at Karachi's Valika Hospital, where 81 children have already tested positive for HIV, intensifying concerns over infection control failures and weak regulatory oversight, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, used syringes, IV drip sets, blood-stained cotton and other potentially infectious waste were seen lying outside the hospital's incinerator room instead of being safely disposed of. The discovery has raised serious questions about compliance with medical waste management standards and the effectiveness of hospital safety protocols amid the ongoing health crisis....