Pakistan, May 22 -- An operation theatre at Nishtar Hospital has been sealed after a suspected HIV positive patient was reportedly operated on alongside other patients before test results were confirmed.

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According to hospital officials, the incident occurred in Multan, where a patient underwent surgery before the mandatory HIV screening report was received. The patient's test result later returned positive, prompting immediate action from the hospital administration.

Medical Superintendent Dr Rao Amjad said the operation theatre was sealed a day after the surgery once the report confirmed the suspected HIV infection. He explained that under hospital regulations, ...