VFAHT

Community Health

Hepatitis Screening Camp

July 05, 2021
Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan

July 05, 2021

Sheikh Zayed Medical College, Rahim Yar Khan

Overview

In commemorating the World Hepatitis Day on July 28, VFAHT SZMC organized a screening camp of hepatitis B & C. The main background for conducting this activity was to provide free screening to the rural population at Kot Samaba village, Rahim Yar Khan. HBV and HCV Rapid Diagnostic Testing (RDT) kits were used to screen the people. Those who tested negative were advised to get vaccination against Hepatitis B and secure themselves to getting the infection. Further tests and treatment were counselled to the positively diagnosed patients. This activity also included the education and counseling of villagers to aware the locals.

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) 

12-80  

 

 

Total 

Males 

Females 

No. of Population Screened 

254 

122 (48.03 %) 

131 (51.6%) 

HBsAg +ve 

09 (3.5 %) 

08 (6.6%) 

01 (0.8%) 

Anti-HCV +ve 

37 (14.6%) 

17 (13.9%) 

20 (15.2%) 

HBV PCR +ve 

Pending 

Pending 

Pending 

HCV PCR +ve 

Pending 

Pending 

Pending 

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