Eradicating Hepatitis : Govt Aims To Eliminate Hepatitis In 3-4 Years: Ahsan Iqbal
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government aims to eliminate hepatitis from the country in the next three to four years.
Addressing a meeting in Islamabad, he said this is achievable, as Egypt successfully eradicated hepatitis in three years.
Ahsan iqbal also mentioned that the prime minister's initiative on diabetes will also be launched.
He emphasized that the focus will not only be on treatment but also on preventive healthcare, through greater public awareness.
The planning minister said this approach will help reduce the occurrence of diseases.
