Islamabad HIV cases rise to 618 in just 15 months. The Ministry of National Health Services released the data today. Between January 2025 and March 2026, infections climbed steadily. The capital recorded 498 cases in 2025 alone. The first three months of 2026 added another 120 cases. Monthly figures ranged between 31 and 63 cases last year. July saw the highest number, followed by September and August. June and December recorded the lowest counts.

Islamabad HIV cases rise with a clear demographic pattern. Adult males dominate the infections. They account for 397 cases or more than 64 percent of the total. Adult females make up 106 cases. Transgender persons reported 93 cases. Children represent a smaller share with 14 male and eight female cases. The 2026 monthly breakdown shows consistency. January recorded 41 cases, February 39, and March 40. Transmission continues without interruption.

Islamabad HIV cases rise due to specific risk behaviors. Health professionals identified drug use and unsafe sexual practices as primary drivers. Methamphetamine use connects directly to prolonged and unprotected sexual activity. Transmission occurs across multiple groups. Men who have sex with men, transgender persons, and sex workers face elevated risk. The presence of infections among women and children signals wider spread. The virus now moves beyond high-risk groups into general population networks.

Officials call for expanded testing and targeted awareness campaigns. Focused interventions must contain the spread. The capital needs urgent action. Families are now at risk. The data does not lie.