Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital joins hepatitis screening network
ISLAMABAD: Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH) has been declared a hepatitis screening site by the government, expanding access to early detection and timely care. The site was inaugurated by Project Director of Prime Minister’s National Programme for Elimination of Hepatitis, Dr Zia Ullah Khan Dawar, following ANTH’s designation as the focal point for the PM’s hepatitis elimination programme by…
Islamabad: The Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital (ANTH) has been designated as a hepatitis screening site by the government, enhancing early detection and timely treatment. Dr. Zia Ullah Khan Dawar, the Project Director of Prime Minister’s National Programme for Elimination of Hepatitis, inaugurated the site, naming ANTH as the focal point for the Prime Minister’s hepatitis elimination programme.
This designation was made by the Ministry of Health under the guidance of Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal. Dr. Dawar emphasized the government's dedication to bringing hepatitis screening to people's doorsteps, highlighting that comprehensive screening is essential for elimination as early detection leads to timely treatment and prevents severe complications.
ANTH's inclusion in the national screening network will bolster the programme by utilizing its clinical capability, healthcare infrastructure, and large patient population, showcasing the power of public-private partnerships in achieving national health goals.
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