Hepatitis Screening Camp and Awareness Walk

Community Health

Hepatitis Screening Camp and Awareness Walk

July 28, 2021
Panagaah, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi

July 28, 2021

Panagaah, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi

Overview

Pakistan has an approximate of 12 million cases of hepatitis B and C (HBV/HCV) and ranks second among the league of nations when it comes to the prevalence of Hepatitis C, only after Egypt. Viral hepatitis B and C, causing chronic liver disease, complications and death, are a major concern for Pakistan. On 28 July 2021, VFAHT RMU organized a Hepatitis Screening Camp at Panah Gaah, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. The participants also indulged in a Hepatitis Awareness Walk led by Prof Muhammad Umar (Vice Chancellor, RMU). This activity aimed to raise awareness about the gravity of hepatitis spread and preventive measures.
The team showed full adherence to COVID-19 SOPs during the camp.

Results

Table 01: Hepatitis B & C Screening 

Screening Test Method 

HBV and HCV RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits) 

Population Age Range (Years) 

12-80  

 

 

Total 

Males 

Females 

No. of Population Screened 

154 

109 (70.8%) 

54 (35.1%) 

HBsAg +ve 

03 (1.9%) 

02 (1.8%) 

01 (1.9%) 

Anti-HCV +ve 

14 (9.1%) 

09 (8.3%) 

05 (9.3%)  

HBV PCR +ve 

Pending 

Pending 

Pending 

HCV PCR +ve 

Pending 

Pending 

Pending 

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World Hepatitis Day 2021 | Webinar Series

Public Awareness

World Hepatitis Day 2021 | Webinar Series

July 14, 17 & 26, 2021
Rawalpindi Medical University

July 14, 17 & 26, 2021

Rawalpindi Medical University

Event Details:

VFAHT-Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU) in collaboration with Rawalian Community Awareness Program (RCAP) and Shifa4U is organizing a 3-day Webinar Series to commemorate World Hepatitis Day. WHD is one of the twelve official public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization. It is observed on July 28th each year to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. WHD presents the opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners, and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response. The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2021 is ‘Hepatitis can’t wait’. Join us for an interactive knowledge-packed webinar session with our esteemed guest speakers!
Session 1: Health Promotion and Education regarding Hepatitis | July 14, 2021 | 06:00 PM
Guest Speakers 
Dr. Tayyab Saeed Akhter 

Patron in Chief VFAHT-RMU 

Hepatologist, Internal Medicine Specialist 

Center for Liver and Digestive Disease 

Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi 

Chief Medical officer, Shifa4U 

Malik Sadaf Ali 

M. Phil., Bioscience, Gold Medalist 

Lecturer Biology 

Higher Education Department 

Dr. Ehsan Ghani 

District Health Officer, Preventive Services 

District Health Authority, Rawalpindi 

Hosts 
Dr. Asif Maqsood Butt 

Founder RCAP 

Public Health Specialist, 

Gold Medalist Innovation 

Medical Officer Primary & Secondary Health Care Department 

Khubaib Samdani 

Final Year MBBS, RMU 

President VFAHT-RMU 

Session 2: Infection Prevention Control and Management | July 17, 2021 | 06:00 PM
Guest Speakers 
Dr. Muhammad Mujeeb Khan 

Patron Communicable Disease RCAP 

Head of Department of Infectious Disease, 

Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi 

Jacoline Albert 

Chief Coordinator, College of Nursing 

Senior Nursing Instructor, 

College of Nursing and Midwifery 

Dr. Asif Maqsood Butt 

Founder RCAP 

Public Health Specialist, 

Gold Medalist Innovation 

Medical Officer Primary & Secondary Health Care Department 

Hosts 
Ayesha Tabassum 

4th Year MBBS, RMU 

Chief Coordinator, RCAP 

Sahaab Noor 

Final Year MBBS, RMU 

Team Lead,  

Tuberculosis Department, 

VFAHT RMU 

Session 3: Health Care Policy towards Hepatitis Free Pakistan| July 26, 2021 | 06:00 PM

Guest Speakers 

Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan 

Vice Chancellor, health services Academy, Islamabad 

Jacoline Albert 

Chief Coordinator, College of Nursing 

Senior Nursing Instructor, 

College of Nursing and Midwifery 

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Umar (SI) 

Patron in Chief RMU, RCAP and VFAHT-RMU 

Vice Chancellor, RMU 

Hosts 

Dr. Asif Maqsood Butt 

Founder RCAP 

Public Health Specialist, 

Gold Medalist Innovation 

Medical Officer Primary & Secondary Health Care Department 

Khubaib Samdani 

Final Year MBBS, RMU 

President VFAHT-RMU 

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Introductory Seminar of VFAHT

Campus Activity

Introductory Seminar of VFAHT

February 28, 2020

Rawalpindi Medical University

February 28, 2020

Rawalpindi Medical University

Event Details:

The Introductory Seminar of VFAHT was conducted to present the aim, mission, and goals of VFAHT and showcase the previous activities done. We provided a road map by guiding our main working body about VFAHT and a plan was shared for the activities to do this year. Newly recruited volunteers were encouraged to participate wholeheartedly in this service to the community. 

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VFAHT Introductory Session

Campus Activity

VFAHT Introductory Session

January 11, 2020
Shifa Tameer E Millat University

January 11, 2020

Lecture Hall, Shifa Tameer E Millat University

Event Details:

The VFAHT Introductory Session was arranged to introduce the freshman batch at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University with VFAHT. Students were officially enrolled as Volunteers and were made aware of the mission and objectives of VFAHT. Participants were also briefed about the various projects done by STMU- Local Council in the past and were encouraged to play a positive role in the fight against Infectious Diseases, particularly Hepatitis.

This meeting was chaired by the President, Qazi Bilal; Vice President, Sheryar Khan, and the General Secretary, Mehmood Abbas. The secretaries also attended this meeting.  

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Orientation Seminar of VFAHT

Campus Activity

Orientation Seminar of VFAHT

January 02, 2020
Aga Khan University

January 02, 2020

Aga Khan University

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VFAHT Aga Khan University Council organized an Orientation Session to recruit new volunteers to the Local Council. The Executive body introduced themselves to newly admitted students. President AKU-LC presented the Mission and objectives of VFAHT while the Vice President and General Secretaries explained the Structure of the Local Council.

A fun based interactive quiz was also conducted to motivate students.

All Project Directors and project secretaries explained the working domain and the list of activities to the audience.

Overall, very enthusiastic response was seen by the participants.

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World Rabies Day | Social Media Campaign

Webinar

World Rabies Day | Social Media Campaign

November 12-14, 2020

Dow University of Health Sciences

November 12-14, 2020

Online

Event Details:

World Rabies Day falls on 28th September and is celebrated around the world. In a developing country like Pakistan, where stray dogs and subsequently dog bites are still common, cases of Rabies are frequently seen. With this campaign, we wanted to emphasize that Rabies is 100% fatal but also 100% preventable.  

The first poster on “World Rabies Day” was posted on September 28, 2020, to celebrate the relevant day. However, due to the ongoing Malaria and Dengue Relief Campaign at that time, this campaign was put on hold until November 12, 2020. The online campaign was done over 3 days from 12th Nov – 14th Nov on social media platforms of VFAHT-DUHS (FB and Instagram) and highlighted the different aspects of rabies, its management, and its prevention.  

The campaign especially drew attention to the 100% preventability of rabies and emphasized how a rabid dog should be dealt with, which is something often mismanaged and overlooked in our setting. We think it was successful in delivering the message we intended on conveying.  

 

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World Immunization Week | Vaccines Work For All

Online Campaign

World Immunization Week | Vaccines Work For All

April 26, 2020 – April 30, 2020
Allama Iqbal Medical College

April 26, 2020 - April 30, 2020

Online Campaign

Event Details:

VFAHT AIMC celebrated World Immunization Week with the slogan #VaccinesWorkForAll. It was an online campaign from April 26, 2020, To April 30, 2020. It covered the introduction of viruses, Introduction of diseases, causes, prevention, and importance of the vaccine.   

It included the following diseases:  

Rota Virus, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), TuberculosisHepatitis A, PolioHepatitis B, Typhoid, PneumococcalDiphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DtaP), and Influenza

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