Pakistan’s struggle to tame hepatitis: an ongoing threat

Abstract

A potentially deadly liver illnesses Hepatitis B & C are causing a major concern for public health. Hepatitis B is thought to be responsible for 563,000 annual mortality, compared to Hepatitis C’s 366,000. Pakistan is second in terms of the prevalence of chronic HCV infection, with 9.8 million affected. Blood transfusions, hospital stays, dental work, usage of injections, and prior surgery are major risk factors for the spread of the hepatitis C virus. Strong prevention interventions and rigorous management programs are necessary in densely populated, low-income nations like Pakistan to tackle the burden of HBV and HCV patients.