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October 06, 2021
Fatima Jinnah Medical University
Viral Hepatitis B and C are still rampant in Pakistan. VFAHT in collaboration with the Hepatitis & Infection Control Program, Punjab, organized a Hepatitis B & C Screening and Vaccination Camp at Fatima Jinnah Medical University on October 06, 2021, under the campaign of “Hepatitis Free Campuses”. 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) | 18-60 |
| Total | Males | Females |
No. of Population Screened | 179 | 19 (10.6%) | 160 (89.4%) |
HBsAg +ve | 02 (1.1%) | 01 (5.3%) | 01 (0.6%) |
Anti-HCV +ve | 04 (2.2%) | 01 (5.3%) | 03 (1.9%) |
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 |
|
127 |
177 |
177 |
127 (71.8%) |
127 (71.8%) |
Pending |
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