Event
Hepatitis B & C Screening and Vaccination Camp
IPAC Foundation & The Health Foundation
May 08, 2024
Ishaq Haroon Hospital, Lahore
Overview
On May 08, 2024 IPAC Foundation in collaboration with The health Foundation (THF) organized a Hepatitis B & C Screening Camp at Ishaq Haroon Hospital, Lahore. A total of 89 individuals, including patients and hospital staff, participated in the screening and also received counseling on Hepatitis B & C. Among them, 46 patients received the first dose of the Hepatitis B Vaccine.
Following the screenings, 3 individuals tested positive for Hepatitis B, and 4 individuals tested positive for Hepatitis C.
Furthermore, blood samples were collected from the positive cases for PCR testing. Each positive case was provided with a comprehensive follow-up plan and received counseling services to address their specific needs.
RESULTS
Table 01: Hepatitis B & C Screening
| Screening Test Method | HBV and HCV RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Testing Kits) |
| Population Age Range (Years) | 18-75 |
| Total | Males | Females | |
| No. of Population Screened | 89 | 35 (64.44%) | 54 (35.55%) |
| HBsAg +ve | 3 (3.37%) | 2 (5.71%) | 1 (1.85%) |
| Anti-HCV +ve | 4 (4.49%) | 3 (8.57%) | 1 (1.85%) |
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