National hepatitis registry in Pakistan: a dire need for hepatitis surveillance and control
Abstract Hepatitis is a major public health issue in Pakistan, with an estimated 11.55% prevalence of HCV infection in the adult population. The country ranks second globally in terms of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, with approximately one in every 20 Pakistanis already infected. The mortality...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:a88da8369c344c859ee3fdd9f25bc7c6 2023-09-05T13:17:27+02:00 National hepatitis registry in Pakistan: a dire need for hepatitis surveillance and control Muhammad Farhan Faizan Fazal Tirth Dave Armeen Butt Jawad Basit Shahzaib Maqbool 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00534-8 https://doaj.org/article/a88da8369c344c859ee3fdd9f25bc7c6 EN eng BMC https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00534-8 https://doaj.org/toc/1349-4147 doi:10.1186/s41182-023-00534-8 1349-4147 https://doaj.org/article/a88da8369c344c859ee3fdd9f25bc7c6 Tropical Medicine and Health, Vol 51, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2023) Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HBV HCV National registry National database Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00534-8 2023-08-13T00:40:35Z Abstract Hepatitis is a major public health issue in Pakistan, with an estimated 11.55% prevalence of HCV infection in the adult population. The country ranks second globally in terms of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, with approximately one in every 20 Pakistanis already infected. The mortality rates due to HBV and HCV stand at 563,000 and 366,000 annually, respectively. However, the absence of a national registry or database system and the lack of coordination among provinces pose significant obstacles in combating this disease effectively. To address this issue, the establishment of a centralized national database registry is crucial, allowing comprehensive analysis, tracking of hepatitis prevalence, and identification of high-risk areas for targeted interventions. By fostering collaboration among provinces, the government, and non-governmental organizations, the registry would facilitate joint decision-making, minimize duplication of efforts, and address inconsistencies in diagnosis and treatment. Collaborating with student-run organizations and leveraging enhanced laboratory capacities post-COVID era can strengthen the hepatitis control program. The centralized approach and unified efforts are necessary to achieve the goal of a hepatitis-free Pakistan, where a healthier future can be realized. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Tropical Medicine and Health 51 1 |
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Abstract Hepatitis is a major public health issue in Pakistan, with an estimated 11.55% prevalence of HCV infection in the adult population. The country ranks second globally in terms of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, with approximately one in every 20 Pakistanis already infected. The mortality rates due to HBV and HCV stand at 563,000 and 366,000 annually, respectively. However, the absence of a national registry or database system and the lack of coordination among provinces pose significant obstacles in combating this disease effectively. To address this issue, the establishment of a centralized national database registry is crucial, allowing comprehensive analysis, tracking of hepatitis prevalence, and identification of high-risk areas for targeted interventions. By fostering collaboration among provinces, the government, and non-governmental organizations, the registry would facilitate joint decision-making, minimize duplication of efforts, and address inconsistencies in diagnosis and treatment. Collaborating with student-run organizations and leveraging enhanced laboratory capacities post-COVID era can strengthen the hepatitis control program. The centralized approach and unified efforts are necessary to achieve the goal of a hepatitis-free Pakistan, where a healthier future can be realized. |
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National hepatitis registry in Pakistan: a dire need for hepatitis surveillance and control |
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National hepatitis registry in Pakistan: a dire need for hepatitis surveillance and control |
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National hepatitis registry in Pakistan: a dire need for hepatitis surveillance and control |
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