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Hepatitis B, C & HIV Screening Camp

Ziauddin University

August 16, 2024

Honda Drive, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi

Overview

On August 16, 2024, VFAHT-ZU and the VFAHT National Council conducted a Hepatitis and HIV screening drive for the employees of Honda Drive In Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. A total of 90 individuals were screened for hepatitis, with one positive case for Hepatitis C.

Volunteers provided individual counseling to the employees & staff, ensuring they understood the preventive measures for Hepatitis. Co-President VFAHT Pakistan Areeb Arif Khan also led a mass counseling session to address common misconceptions making it a successful initiative in raising awareness and offering support to the community.

RESULTS

Table 01: Hepatitis B & C Screening

Screening Test Method HBV and HCV RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits)
Population Age Range (Years) 21 – 70

 

  Total Males Females
No. of Population Screened 90 81 (90%) 9 (10%)
HBsAg +ve 0 (%) 0 (%) 0 (%)
Anti-HCV +ve 1 (0.01%) 1 (1.23%) 0 (%)

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