Tag: Hepatitis

Rs 35.6 bln program being launched to eradicate fatal diseases: Health Minister

PESHAWAR, Feb 19 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Health, Dr Nadeem Jan on Monday said that a mega project worth Rs35.6 billion was being launched to eradicate fatal diseases including sugar, HIV AIDs and hepatitis in the country. He said that a Rs six billion program has been prepared for the control of sugar disease besides… Continue reading Rs 35.6 bln program being launched to eradicate fatal diseases: Health Minister

31,061 screened for Hepatitis during LHEAP’s drive

RAWALPINDI, Oct 02 (APP):As many as 31,061 persons have been screened for Hepatitis B and C so far during the second phase of the Local Hepatitis Elimination and Prevention (LHEAP) drive started on July 10. According to the District Health Authority spokesman, the LHEAP was underway in four Union Councils (UCs)-10,11,14 and 15 of the… Continue reading 31,061 screened for Hepatitis during LHEAP’s drive

20,935 screened for Hepatitis during LHEAP’s 2nd phase drive

RAWALPINDI, Sep 07 (APP):As many as 20,935 persons had been screened for Hepatitis B and C during the second phase of the Local Hepatitis Elimination and Prevention (LHEAP) drive. According to the District Health Authority spokesman, the LHEAP was underway in four Union Councils (UCs)-10,11,14 and 15 of the city while 117 people diagnosed with… Continue reading 20,935 screened for Hepatitis during LHEAP’s 2nd phase drive

President calls for early diagnosis of hepatitis cases to avert liver cancer epidemic

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said that as Pakistan has the world’s largest population of hepatitis patients, it was a must to prioritize the screening and early diagnosis of the disease and any delayed action could lead to a devastating liver cancer epidemic. “Presently, Pakistan has the world’s largest population… Continue reading President calls for early diagnosis of hepatitis cases to avert liver cancer epidemic

Govt focuses on screening, treatment facilities for hepatitis-free Pakistan by 2030: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the government was prioritizing the provision of facilities for screening and treatment of patients, in order to make Pakistan a hepatitis-free country by 2030. The prime minister, in his message on World Hepatitis Day annually observed on July 28, said that in order… Continue reading Govt focuses on screening, treatment facilities for hepatitis-free Pakistan by 2030: PM

Punjab governor inaugurates Telemedicine , Hepatitis centres at NMU

MULTAN, Jan 27 (APP): Punjab Governor, Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar inaugurated the Telemedicine and Hepatitis centre at Nishtar Medical University to extend better health facilities to the public here on Thursday. PTI Legislator Ahmed Hassan Dehar, Provincial Ministers, Hussain Jahania Gardezi and others were accompanying him. Telemedicine Centre was established at NMU during the first wave… Continue reading Punjab governor inaugurates Telemedicine , Hepatitis centres at NMU

Sarwar urges public participation to eliminate Hepatitis

LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that every Pakistani should come forward and play his role in complete elimination of Hepatitis from the country as government alone cannot fight the menace. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the ‘World Hepatitis Day’ at the Governor’s House here on Saturday, he said it… Continue reading Sarwar urges public participation to eliminate Hepatitis

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