Event
August 16, 2024
Honda Drive, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
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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