Undercover Footage Reveals Pakistani Hospital Reused Syringes, Infecting 331 Children With HIV

An undercover BBC Eye investigation captured 32 hours of footage revealing syringes being reused on multi-dose vials.

“- Published Warning: This story contains details that readers may find distressing Mohammed Amin was eight when he died shortly after testing positive for HIV”

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The investigation identified 331 children who tested positive for HIV in Taunsa between November 2024 and October 2025.

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Dr. Altaf Ahmed explained that even with a new needle, the syringe body can transfer the virus.

Staff were filmed injecting patients without sterile gloves 66 times.

The hospital's medical superintendent refused to acknowledge the footage's authenticity.

Eight-year-old Mohammed Amin died shortly after testing positive for HIV.

His family believed both he and his sister contracted the virus from contaminated injections at THQ Taunsa.

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Labour Minister Tahmina Akhter pledged an immediate government investigation.

Firefighter Mahmud Iqbal said 47 people had been injured, including 12 in critical condition.

The Ministry of Labour announced 200,000 taka compensation for each family of the deceased.

Rahman Textile produced clothing for European brands including Hessen and BrandBox.

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Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.

Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman claimed the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign said the audit system was fundamentally broken.

The Dhaka Tribune reported Rahman was being questioned about welded shut emergency exits.