Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program in Pakistan
<p id="p1">Pakistan has the world’s largest population living with hepatitis C (HCV), with over 10 million active infections. In response, the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program was launched in 2024, aiming to screen 165 million individuals over age 12 and eliminate HCV by...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89834 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Pakistan has the world’s largest population living with hepatitis C (HCV), with over 10 million active infections. In response, the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program was launched in 2024, aiming to screen 165 million individuals over age 12 and eliminate HCV by 2030. The program uses WHO-prequalified diagnostics, locally manufactured antivirals, and a national electronic medical record system to ensure effective tracking, treatment, and follow-up. Decentralized and community-based strategies, including door-to-door screening and task shifting to primary care, have been implemented. A successful pilot in Gilgit Baltistan demonstrated feasibility, informing nationwide scale-up. The program is fully domestically financed and offers a replicable model for other high-burden countries.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-80632-102-5 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.115658 |