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World Hepatitis Day

President, PM call for joint efforts to combat challenge of hepatitis

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon all stakeholders, including government institutions, healthcare professionals, private sector partners, media, and civil society to join hands in a unified response to combat the challenge of hepatitis, besides underscoring the need of raising public awareness. In a message on ‘World Hepatitis Day’ being … Read more

Hepatitis is global health challenge: PMA

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  • Hepatitis affects millions of people worldwide.
  • PMA recognizes importance of addressing this public health issue.
  • 350 million people are living with hepatitis globally

KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi, joins hands with global health organizations in observing World Hepatitis Day.

With the theme “One Life One Liver,” this year’s campaign aims to raise awareness about hepatitis, promote early diagnosis, and advocate for timely access to treatment and prevention services.

Hepatitis is a global health challenge that affects millions of people worldwide, including a significant number of individuals in Pakistan. As a leading medical association in the country, PMA recognizes the importance of addressing this public health issue and working towards its elimination.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 350 million people are living with viral hepatitis globally, and in Pakistan, it is estimated that around 12 million people are affected. Hepatitis can lead to severe liver diseases, including liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, and is responsible for a substantial number of preventable deaths every year.

The Pakistan Medical Association is committed to taking proactive measures to combat hepatitis and reduce its burden on our society. As part of our initiatives for World Hepatitis Day.

PMA pledges to:-raise Awareness, encourage testing and early diagnosis, advocate for accessible treatments, support vaccination efforts, and foster collaboration.

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5mln individuals carry hepatitis B virus in Pakistan

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  • “It is our duty to raise awareness among  public.”
  • Sindh Govt is actively engaged in providing free vaccines.
  • Better treatment is possible only with early diagnosis.

KARACHI: “It is our duty to raise awareness among the public about the importance of seeking treatment before the disease becomes a threat”, said Dr. Zulfiqar Dharejo, the Additional Director of the CDC Hepatitis Control Program Sindh.

He was speaking the audience as a chief guest at the awareness seminar to commemorate World Hepatitis Day, organized by Dr. Ziauddin Hospital.

The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the global impact of hepatitis infections and the importance of early detection and prevention measures, knowledge about the disease, its transmission, and available treatment options, and shedding light on the pressing issue of viral hepatitis.

“Sindh government is actively engaged in providing free vaccines and treatments for hepatitis, and our relentless efforts to protect our nation and save lives. Rest assured, we are putting forth our best endeavors to safeguard our country from the impact of this disease”, Dr. Dharejo stated.

On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Abbas Zafar, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ziauddin University said that better treatment is possible only with early diagnosis. For this, it is important to consult a doctor for any unusual changes in yourself and urge everyone to get tested for the disease.

While highlighting the reasons for the spread of hepatitis Prof. Zaigham Abbas, Head of Department Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Ziauddin University said that Hepatitis B and C are mainly blood-borne diseases, spread by infected blood and body fluids. Transfusion of infected blood, using syringes or surgical equipment previously used by a hepatitis-positive patient, lack of sterilization facilities, and quackery are the main sources of spread. In Pakistan, an average person receives 10 injections per year, of which 90% are avoidable and remain non-essential.

While discussing the establishment of WHO, Dr. Khurram Baqai, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology, Ziauddin University, highlighted that an estimated 4.5 million premature deaths could be averted in low- and middle-income countries by 2030 through the implementation of vaccination, diagnostic tests, medicines, and education campaigns. Globally, Pakistan bears the heaviest burden of hepatitis C, with a nationwide prevalence exceeding 5% (10 million cases), primarily concentrated in Punjab, followed by Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan.

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