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Hepatitis B and C Screening and Vaccination Camp

August 12, 2021
De’montmorency College of Dentistry

August 12, 2021

De’montmorency College of Dentistry

Overview

Viral Hepatitis B and C, causing chronic liver disease, complications and death, are a major concern for Pakistan. VFAHT in collaboration with the Hepatitis & Infection Control Program, Punjab, organized a Hepatitis Screening and Vaccination Camp at the de ’Montmorency College of Dentistry on August 12, 2021. This camp targeted to screen and vaccinate the college students, hospital staff and faculty. 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) 18-71  

 

 Total Males Females 
No. of Population Screened 203 70 (34.5%) 133 (65.5 %) 
HBsAg +ve 01 (0.5%) 01 (1.4%) 0 
Anti-HCV +ve 0 0 0 
HBV PCR +ve Pending Pending Pending 
HCV PCR +ve Pending Pending Pending 

Table 02: Hepatitis B Vaccination 

Total Eligible Population Covered 

HbsAg  

-ve 

HBV PCR  

-ve 

1st Dose 
(12.08.2021) 

2nd Dose 
(12.09.2021) 

3rd Dose 
(12.02.2022) 

184 

202 

202 

184 (100%) 

184 (100%) 

Pending 

 

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