August 12, 2021
De’montmorency College of Dentistry
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.
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 | 2nd Dose | 3rd Dose |
184 | 202 | 202 | 184 (100%) | 184 (100%) | Pending |
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