To aid in tackling the burden of viral hepatitis, IPAC Foundation in collaboration with VFAHT, and the Hepatitis & Infection Control Program, Punjab, organized a Hepatitis B & C Screening and Vaccination Camp at the Treet Corporation, Peco Road, Lahore, on July 21, 2022. Along with screening and vaccination, 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.
Table 01: Hepatitis B & C Screening
Screening Test Method | HBV and HCV RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits) |
Population Age Range (Years) | 21-61 |
Total | Males | Females | |
No. of Population Screened | 209 | 206 (98.6%) | 03 (1.4%) |
HBsAg +ve | – | – | – |
Anti-HCV +ve | 07 (3.3%) | 07 (304%) | – |
Table 02: Hepatitis B Vaccination
Total Eligible Population Covered | HbsAg
-ve |
HBV PCR
-ve |
1st Dose (21.07.2022) |
2nd Dose (21.08.2022) |
208 | 208 | 208 | 200 (95.7%) | 200 (100%) |