Fatima Memorial Hospital (FMH) observed World Hepatitis Day by organising an awareness seminar and walk to promote hepatitis prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment, with experts stressing the need for greater public awareness and timely medical intervention to combat the disease.
FMH holds seminar, awareness walk to mark World Hepatitis Day
LAHORE, Jul 29 (APP): Fatima Memorial Hospital (FMH) observed World Hepatitis Day by organising an awareness seminar and walk to promote hepatitis prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment, with experts stressing the need for greater public awareness and timely medical intervention to combat the disease.
The event was attended by doctors, faculty members, students and hospital staff.
Principal, Schools of Health Sciences, NUR–Fatima Memorial System, Prof Dr Tayyab Abbas was the chief guest.
Addressing the seminar, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Raja Ikram-Ul-Haq described hepatitis as a silent but serious disease that could lead to severe liver damage if not diagnosed and treated in time.
Referring to this year’s World Hepatitis Day theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” he said around 287 million people worldwide and nearly 13.8 million people in Pakistan were living with chronic hepatitis B or C.
He urged the public to undergo regular screening, seek timely medical consultation and strictly follow preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr Tayyab Abbas said public awareness remained one of the most effective tools in the fight against hepatitis. He said Fatima Memorial Hospital was committed not only to providing quality healthcare services but also to promoting disease prevention through sustained public health education and awareness campaigns.
The seminar concluded with an awareness walk in which participants carried banners highlighting the importance of hepatitis prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment.
