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ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday urged the implementation of coordinated strategies and unified public health initiatives to address the growing spread in Hepatitis B and C cases across Pakistan.
In his message on World Hepatitis Day, Sadiq emphasized that fragmented efforts must give way to cohesive national plans to effectively stem the spread of the viral infections impacting millions across the country.
Speaker said that hepatitis is a deadly but treatable disease, stressing that timely diagnosis, effective preventive measures and raising public awareness are essential to combat the disease and protect people from this potentially fatal illness.
Speaker pointed out that the primary causes behind the spread of hepatitis include lack of public awareness, unsafe medical practices and the use of unsterilized syringes.
Speaker stated that the National Assembly is advancing legislation to protect public health, enforce strict actions against quacks and approve substantial funding for medical facilities.
These measures reflect a firm institutional resolve to uphold citizens’ health and improve access to quality care across Pakistan.
Sadiq urged parliamentarians to proactively promote awareness campaigns within their constituencies, emphasizing the need to convey the importance of preventive measures and timely screening to the public.
He stressed that grassroots engagement by elected representatives is crucial to enhancing public understanding and curbing the spread of hepatitis across Pakistan.
Speaker stated that the Government is taking tangible steps to eliminate hepatitis across Pakistan through nationwide screening, vaccination drives and provision of free treatment.
He paid tribute to the institutions, doctors, nurses and medical staff associated with the health sector, acknowledging their tireless efforts around the clock to eradicate the disease and safeguard public health.
He urged citizens to undergo timely screening, adopt preventive measures and actively support government initiatives aimed at promoting public health.
He emphasized that the vision of a hepatitis-free Pakistan depends on collective awareness, public engagement and the implementation of effective, nationwide strategies.