District AIDS Council (DAC) meeting was held on 06 December 2025 under the chairmanship of ADC(G) Mr. Nouman Ali. The meeting reviewed district level progress on HIV response, service delivery, coordination mechanisms, and emerging challenges in Sheikhupura district. Participants Were ADC(G) Sheikhupura Mr. Nouman Ali (Chair), CEO Health Sheikhupura Dr. Sadique, Medical Officer District Jail Dr. Baloch, DMS Admin DHQ Dr. Mashood, Deputy DEO Population Department Dr. Zeeshan Aslam, Information Department Representative Mr. Muhammad Sharoz, Media Representative Mr. Khaqan Attique, SW&BM (DDSW Sheikhupura) Ms. Amina Butt, District Population Welfare Officer (DPWO) Mr. Mohabbob Aam, District Medical and Health Services (DMHS), District Coordinator Mr. Qamar Manzoor, Active Health Organization Ms. Sameeta Khanam, Active Health Organization Dr. Afifa Javaid, Dy-DEO Education Mr. Kareem Baksh, ART In-charge DHQ Sheikhupura Dr. Maria Amjid, Social Activist Ms. Beenish Qamar, Khawaja Sara Society Mr. Umair Bin Arshad, Khawaja Sara Society Mr. Tahir Mehmood, Site Administrative, Nai Zindagi Trust Sheikhupura Mr. Muhammad Abbas Bhatti.
Muhammad Imran Khan Manager District Coordination started the meeting with sharing Nai Zindagi progress updates. Later Main Key Discussion Points were discussed like District HIV service delivery status, testing and treatment availability, case management and follow up challenges, linkages between health facilities and community based outreach, and coordination with district departments and social sector partners. ART center also shared their concerns and challenges .
The Chair appreciated the efforts of all participating departments and emphasized the need for coordinated action and timely information sharing among partners to improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes in the district.
The Chair further emphasized the importance of ensuring treatment of HIV clients at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) and provision of delivery kits at district health facilities. The house also discussed further advocacy at district level, including development of informational materials such as awareness clips and the dissemination of information regarding HIV treatment and available services in the district.
