VFAHT

Community Health Camp

Hepatitis B and C Screening Camp

November 24, 2022
Honda Fort, Queens Road, Lahore
November 24, 2022
Honda Fort, Queens Road, Lahore

Overview

To aid in tackling the burden of viral hepatitis, IPAC Foundation in collaboration with VFAHT-FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, and VFAHT-Fatima Jinnah Medical University organized a Hepatitis B & C Screening Camp at the Honda Fort, Queens Road, Lahore, on November 24, 2022. Along with screening, 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)   18-73

 

Total Males Females
No. of Population Screened 138       138 (100 %) 0
HBsAg +ve     01(0.72%) 01(0.72%) 0
Anti-HCV +ve    03(2.17%) 03(2.17%) 0

Event Gallery

Partners

Share: