VFAHT

Community Health Camp

Hepatitis B and C Screening and Vaccination Camp

February 21, 2022
University of Lahore
February 21, 2022
University of Lahore

Overview

To make Pakistan clear of viral Hepatitis B and C, it is of utmost importance to screen masses against them. To aid in tackling the burden of this disease, VFAHT in collaboration with the Hepatitis & Infection Control Program, Punjab, organized a Hepatitis B & C Screening and Vaccination Camp at University of Lahore on February 21, 2022. These camps are being held under the campaign of “Hepatitis Free Campuses” by Infection Prevention and Control Foundation. This activity also addressed the general concerns regarding this disease and 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) 18-52

 

Total Males Females
No. of Population Screened 214 140 (65.4%) 74 (34.5%)
HBsAg +ve 01 (0.5%) 01 (0.7%) 0
Anti-HCV +ve 04 (1.9%) 02 (1.4%) 02 (2.7%)

Table 02: Hepatitis B Vaccination

Total Eligible Population Covered HbsAg

-ve

HBV PCR

-ve

1st Dose
(21.02.2022)
213 213 213 213 (100%)

 

 

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