Free hepatitis C testing, treatment drive underway in Islamabad
The Pakistani federal government has launched a free hepatitis C testing and treatment campaign in Islamabad. The initiative aims to reduce the disease burden by providing diagnostic services and medication at no cost to the public.
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ISLAMABAD - The federal government has urged residents of Islamabad to benefit from free hepatitis C testing and treatment under the Prime Minister's National Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C, aimed at reducing the disease burden and preventing its spread.
An official of the Prime Minister's National Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C said the campaign had been launched to facilitate early diagnosis and ensure access to treatment for patients across the country.
Under the initiative, diagnostic testing worth Rs8,000 is being provided free of charge, while the government will bear treatment costs ranging from Rs34,000 to Rs68,000 per patient, he said.
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