On October 17, 2023, a Hepatitis B & C and HIV screening camp was conducted by FMH-VFAHT in collaboration with IPAC, at Byonyks Private Limited, Lahore. The target population included the employees of the company and the purpose of the camp was to provide awareness and counselling to the individuals who were positive for both or either one of the diseases.
Table 01: Hepatitis B & C and HIV Screening
Screening Test Method | HBV and HCV RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits) |
Population Age Range (Years) | 18-61 |
Total | Males | Females | |
No. of Population Screened | 62 | 55 (88.7 %) | 7 (11.3 %) |
HBsAg +ve | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Anti-HCV +ve | 1 (1.6 %) | 1 (1.8 %) | 0 |