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Free Medical and Hepatitis B & C Screening Camp

Dow University of Health Sciences

December 1, 2024

Jamia Ashrafia Madarsa, Karachi

Overview

On December 1, 2024, VFAHT-DUHS organized a comprehensive medical camp at Jamia Ashrafia Madarsa in Karachi, providing free medical consultations and medicines to approximately 500 individuals.

Additionally, 155 attendees were screened for Hepatitis B and C, resulting in one positive case for Hepatitis C. Post-screening, the affected individual received counseling on disease management and preventive measures.

This camp highlighted the importance of community-based healthcare, combining diagnostic services with education and support to improve health outcomes in underserved populations.

RESULTS

Table 01: Hepatitis B & C Screening

Screening Test Method HBV and HCV RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits)
Population Age Range (Years) 18 – 78

 

  Total Males Females
No. of Population Screened 155 107 (69.03%) 48 (30.96%)
HBsAg +ve 0 0 0
Anti-HCV +ve 1 (0.64%) 0 1 (2.08%)

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