Official figures from the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination show that Islamabad Capital Territory recorded at least 618 new HIV cases between January 2025 and March 2026, with data indicating a consistent month-on-month increase and adult men making up the majority of those diagnosed.
Officials said 498 cases were registered during 2025, while another 120 cases were reported in the first three months of 2026, indicating a sustained transmission trend in the federal capital. Month-wise data shows that 40 cases were reported in January 2025, 43 in February, 41 in March, 39 in April, 36 in May, 31 in June, 63 in July, 45 in August, 52 in September, 36 in October, 41 in November and 31 in December.
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In 2026, 41 cases were recorded in January, 39 in February and 40 in March.
