{
  "id": 8147813,
  "title": "Strongest shields against hepatitis among children described",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/strongest-shields-against-hepatitis-among-children-described",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:40:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440076/strongest-shields-against-hepatitis-among-children-described"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lahore witnessed a seminar on \"Pediatric Liver Care and Viral Hepatitis Prevention\" where Medical Superintendent, Lahore General Hospital Prof Dr Faryad Hussain emphasized that timely vaccination of newborns, clean drinking water, and safe medical equipment are the strongest defenses against hepatitis among children. Prof Hussain stressed that safeguarding children's health and providing top-notch medical care is a professional and moral duty. He noted that viral hepatitis is a significant threat to children's health, and its prevention through vaccination, medical precautions, and public awareness is essential. The seminar featured Prof Muhammad Shahid, Prof Dr Hassan Suleman Malik, and healthcare professionals discussing timely diagnosis, modern treatment, and preventive measures for liver diseases in children. Prof Muhammad Shahid called for heightened awareness among parents and society to ensure early detection and transmission prevention. Prof Dr Hassan Suleman Malik and Dr Horia Rahman stressed the need for precautionary measures to become part of daily life and the medical system. The speakers highlighted that unsafe syringes and medical instruments are major contributors to hepatitis transmission. They emphasized strict adherence to infection control protocols, safe medical instrument usage, and public awareness to curb the disease's spread. The seminar's participants pledged to bolster pediatric liver care services, improve academic and research collaborations among medical experts, and ensure quality medical facilities for children.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Timely vaccination of newborns, provision of clean drinking water and the use of safe medical equipment remain the strongest shields against the spread of hepatitis among children. These views were expressed by Medical Superintendent, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) Prof Dr Faryad Hussain while addressing a seminar on “Pediatric Liver Care and Viral Hepatitis Prevention” organised by the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}