ISLAMABAD: On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a nationwide campaign to combat Hepatitis, calling for collective efforts to raise awareness and work towards a hepatitis-free future in conjunction with the international observance of World Hepatitis Day.
“I am pleased to announce a nationwide campaign aimed at eradicating Hepatitis C. As a part of this noble endeavour, our focus will be on decentralising testing and treatment centres, ensuring that the services provided are tailored to the needs of our citizens, in alignment with the global strategy,” PM Shehbaz said.
he Prime Minister assured that all citizens would have free access to screening and treatment facilities for Hepatitis C.
Today, World Hepatitis Day is being observed globally with the theme, “It’s Time for Action.” This theme underscores the urgent need for rapid and decisive measures to address hepatitis on a global scale.
The call to action is emphasized by the concerning statistic from the World Health Organization, which reports that someone dies from a hepatitis-related illness every 30 seconds worldwide.
