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12th May, 2013
Risky shots
As health specialists lose the battle against the spread of hepatitis C, Zofeen T. Ebrahim highlights the impact of unsafe injection practices.
As health specialists lose the battle against the spread of hepatitis C, Zofeen T. Ebrahim highlights the impact of unsafe injection practices.
11th February, 2013
One-third cases of hepatitis B, C preventable: study
Hepatitis B and C cases in Pakistan can be prevented by interventions directed towards risk factors, a recent study shows.
Hepatitis B and C cases in Pakistan can be prevented by interventions directed towards risk factors, a recent study shows.
25th January, 2013
Tattoos linked to hepatitis C study
“Tattooing in and of itself may pose a risk for this disease that can lay dormant for many, many years,” said researcher.
“Tattooing in and of itself may pose a risk for this disease that can lay dormant for many, many years,” said researcher.
8th February, 2012
Amateur tattoos carry hepatitis C risk: study
If you’re planning on getting a tattoo, make sure it’s from a professional and not a friend because ink work by amateurs may carry a…
If you’re planning on getting a tattoo, make sure it’s from a professional and not a friend because ink work by amateurs may carry a…
28th November, 2011
About 10 million people infected with Hepatitis- C in Pakistan
KARACHI: Viral hepatitis is affecting about 400 million people, out of which one third cases are due to Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV) alone. In Pakistan about…
KARACHI: Viral hepatitis is affecting about 400 million people, out of which one third cases are due to Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV) alone. In Pakistan about…
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7th November, 2011
Premarital blood screening
The news item that ‘the Sindh health department plans to introduce a fast and simple test to be conducted at its health care centres across…
The news item that ‘the Sindh health department plans to introduce a fast and simple test to be conducted at its health care centres across…
4th August, 2011
Scientists a step closer to Hepatitis C vaccine
PARIS: European scientists say they have successfully tested in animals a vaccine for hepatitis C, a contagious and debilitating virus that can cause liver failure…
PARIS: European scientists say they have successfully tested in animals a vaccine for hepatitis C, a contagious and debilitating virus that can cause liver failure…
29th July, 2011
Experts sound alarm over hepatitis ‘epidemic’
KARACHI: Experts at a seminar on Thursday warned against the growing incidence of hepatitis in the country, which, they said, had become an epidemic with…
KARACHI: Experts at a seminar on Thursday warned against the growing incidence of hepatitis in the country, which, they said, had become an epidemic with…
13th June, 2011
Hepatitis most prevalent in Balochistan, seminar told
KARACHI, June 12: Around 12 million people in Pakistan are suffering from hepatitis B and C, with Balochistan topping the list followed by Punjab, Sindh…
KARACHI, June 12: Around 12 million people in Pakistan are suffering from hepatitis B and C, with Balochistan topping the list followed by Punjab, Sindh…
15th May, 2011
FDA clears first new hepatitis C drug in 20 years
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Merck that is the first new treatment for…
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Merck that is the first new treatment for…
20th March, 2011
Ten per cent of Pakistan’s population suffering from Hepatitis
KARACHI: An estimated 10 per cent of Pakistan’s population of 160 million is suffering from Hepatitis, which shows high prevalence of the disease in the…
KARACHI: An estimated 10 per cent of Pakistan’s population of 160 million is suffering from Hepatitis, which shows high prevalence of the disease in the…
17th March, 2011
Rehabilitation refused
MYTHS and misinformation abound about HIV-Aids, particularly in countries with low literacy rates. Pakistan is no exception in this regard, with many believing that the…
MYTHS and misinformation abound about HIV-Aids, particularly in countries with low literacy rates. Pakistan is no exception in this regard, with many believing that the…
14th September, 2010
Woman seeks help for ailing husband
PESHAWAR, Sept 13: A flood affected woman has appealed to philanthropists to extend financial help so that she could arrange treatment for her husband who…
PESHAWAR, Sept 13: A flood affected woman has appealed to philanthropists to extend financial help so that she could arrange treatment for her husband who…
