The SAARC Regional Workshop on Scaling up Activities for Improving Case Finding for TB and HIV/AIDS was held from 12 to 14 October 2026 at the Legend Hotel, Islamabad. The event was jointly organized by the SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre (STAC), Nepal, and the Common Management Unit (CMU), Ministry

The Common Management Unit for AIDS, TB & Malaria (CMU) and PNS Hafeez Hospital, Islamabad, have strengthened their collaboration through the establishment of a TB Basic Management Unit (BMU) and the installation of a GeneXpert system at the hospital. The initiative expands access to TB screening and rapid molecular testing

In line with the commitment of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and the vision of the Honourable Minister for an HIV-free Pakistan, efforts are being strengthened to enhance coordination and collective action in the national HIV response. On 7 October 2026, a planning and coordination meeting

CMU Site Officers  conducted an HIV/AIDS awareness and sensitization session for the ACT International Head Office team. The session covered key areas including HIV prevention and treatment, referral mechanisms, ART services, and the reduction of stigma and discrimination. Coordinated with HR Manager, ACT International, the session aimed to strengthen staff capacity

CMU Site Officer visited Shifa Rehab Center and Khayaban Rehab to strengthen coordination and referral linkages between rehabilitation centres and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Centres for people who inject drugs (PWID) living with HIV. The visits included staff sensitization on HIV testing, confidentiality, stigma-free services, timely referral, treatment, and counselling. The

The Common Management Unit (CMU) team, led by Site Officer and Counselor visited Dareecha Male Health Society, Rawalpindi, to review Lost to Follow-Up (LTFU) cases, identify key challenges, and strengthen the action plan for timely re-linkage of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) to HIV treatment and care services. The visit also