KARACHI: Early detection and effective treatment are the keys to combat
viral hepatitis. A research conducted at Aga Khan University (AKU)
suggests that out of nearly 70 percent of patients suffering from
Hepatitis C, younger patients with hepatitis C genotype 3 infections
have the best chance of a cure provided they are diagnosed early and
treated effectively.
The data was shared by doctors in an event
organised at AKU in collaboration with Pakistan Society for the Study of
liver diseases, to mark World Hepatitis Day. An AKU statement said that
many people are chronic carriers of hepatitis B and C in Pakistan, show
no symptoms, and yet develop severe liver problems later in life. Dr
Saeed Hamid, Chair, Department of Medicine, AKU added that according to
recent national surveys, it is estimated that 10 to 12 million
Pakistanis are infected with hepatitis B and C. “Hepatitis can affect
anyone; therefore know it, confront it and get tested,” urged Dr Hamid.
Dr Wasim Jafri, Associate Dean, Department of Continuing Professional
Education, AKU elaborated that Hepatitis B could be easily diagnosed and
effectively controlled through
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