Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC) and Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH), in collaboration with Islamabad GAK Lions Club, organized a free hepatitis screening camp at The Diabetes Centre (TDC) under the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme.
Free hepatitis screening camp held
ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP):Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC) and Dr. Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH), in collaboration with Islamabad GAK Lions Club, organized a free hepatitis screening camp at The Diabetes Centre (TDC) under the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme.
The camp aimed to promote early detection of hepatitis C and raise public awareness about prevention, diagnosis and timely treatment of the disease.
A medical outreach team conducted free anti-HCV screening of staff members and healthcare professionals at the centre, while also providing guidance on hepatitis transmission, preventive measures and the importance of early diagnosis.
The team managed the registration and testing process and shared essential health information with participants to encourage preventive healthcare practices.
The organizers appreciated the cooperation of TDC Chairman Dr. Asjad Hameed and the centre’s administration for facilitating the screening activity.
The initiative highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among healthcare institutions and community organizations in supporting the government’s national drive to eliminate hepatitis C.
