In a significant development, the Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations in Pakistan has announced plans to establish at least one HIV screening and treatment center in every district by 2026. This initiative comes in response to alarming statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS, which reported that new HIV infections in Pakistan have surged from 16,000 in 2010 to 48,000 in 2024, marking a two-fold increase over the past 15 years. Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal emphasized the urgency of this initiative, stating, "The main goal is to end the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) as a public health threat by 2030." Currently, an estimated 350,000 people live with HIV in Pakistan, with about 80% unaware of their status, highlighting the critical need for increased testing and treatment facilities.