Hepatitis C is one of the biggest causes of mortality in Pakistan which has the second highest burden of this disease in the world. Untreated Hepatitis C can lead to liver cirrhosis which can then lead to liver cancer. Our program includes blood testing, PCR confirmation test (which is done twice/treatment), medicinal treatment with regular followups upto 24 weeks to save the lives of Hep C patients .We also provide counselling and awareness to the local community and patient family members.
Pakistan has the second highest burden of Hepatitis around the world. If untreated, this can develop into liver cirrhosis which eventually leads to liver cancer. Due to lack of awareness, use of non-sterilised material and lack of healthcare services in rural areas, the prevalence of Hepatitis often goes undetected until the disease reaches a point of severity like liver cancer.
Through our Hepatitis program, patients are first randomly tested for the disease. If positive, a PCR test is conducted to confirm if the virus is active or dormant, if active-medicinal treatment for 12-24 weeks is provided with regular follow-ups, counselling and supervision. Since we conduct random screenings, we can ensure early detection before patients lose their lives to liver cancer. Screening is not limited to patients but to anyone who walks into our clinics
This project will provide free treatment to 100 Hepatitis Patients in rural Pakistan and save their lives before it turns into a terminal illness. It will reduce the disease burden in the community by preventing further viral transmission through early detection. We will provide awareness and counselling to the community at large to prevent further transmission of the disease, thus promoting health literacy in the region.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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