Event on Hepatitis Elimination & Prevention in Pakistan:A Roadmap of Prime Minister’s Hepatitis Elimination Program
An important event focusing on the Hepatitis Elimination & Prevention in Pakistan, aligned with the Prime Minister's Hepatitis Elimination Program, was organized on December 10, 2024, at PAF Hospital, Islamabad. The event was hosted by Prof. Saeed Akhter, President of the Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI), Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI), and a Member of the PM’s Task Force on Hepatitis Elimination Program. The event was held in collaboration with Fazaia Post Graduate Medical Institute, with the aim of fostering national efforts toward the elimination and prevention of hepatitis in the country.
Event Overview:
The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by an insightful introduction to the objectives of the event by Dr. Durre Shohab, Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon at PAF Hospital, who highlighted the significance of the event. Air Commodore Dr. Muneez Waqar, Head of the Department of Dermatology and Commandant of the Fazaia Post Graduate Medical Institute, addressed the audience and elaborated on the significant strides made by the PAF Hospital in terms of infrastructure development and the continuous improvement of patient facilities, ensuring a better healthcare experience.
Keynote Addresses:
Prof. Saeed Akhter, in his detailed presentation, focused on the Prime Minister's Hepatitis Elimination Program. He shared the vision, current progress, and future directions of the program, stressing its importance for the health and well-being of the nation. He emphasized the role of healthcare institutions, governmental initiatives, and community collaboration in eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat in Pakistan.
The Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Support), Air Vice Marshal Kashif Qamar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he underscored the continuous development of healthcare facilities at PAF Hospital and outlined the future plans to further upgrade these facilities, making them state-of-the-art centers for healthcare excellence.
Guest Speaker Address:
The Guest Speaker, Prof. Salman Shahab-Ud-Din, President & Vice Chancellor of Aga Khan University Karachi, delivered a thought-provoking speech. He expressed his gratitude to Prof. Saeed Akhter for inviting him to this pivotal event and emphasized the importance of collaboration between institutions like Aga Khan University, Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (PKLI) & PAF Hospital in advancing efforts to eliminate hepatitis. Prof. Shahab-Ud-Din reiterated the necessity of strengthening public-private partnerships for effective implementation of the Hepatitis Elimination Program across Pakistan.
Conclusion:
The event concluded on a positive note, with all participants reaffirming their commitment to support the Hepatitis Elimination Program and collaborate towards a healthier, hepatitis-free Pakistan. The collective efforts of healthcare professionals, institutions, and government bodies were recognized as the cornerstone of this national health initiative.
Event Overview:
The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by an insightful introduction to the objectives of the event by Dr. Durre Shohab, Consultant Urologist & Transplant Surgeon at PAF Hospital, who highlighted the significance of the event. Air Commodore Dr. Muneez Waqar, Head of the Department of Dermatology and Commandant of the Fazaia Post Graduate Medical Institute, addressed the audience and elaborated on the significant strides made by the PAF Hospital in terms of infrastructure development and the continuous improvement of patient facilities, ensuring a better healthcare experience.
Keynote Addresses:
Prof. Saeed Akhter, in his detailed presentation, focused on the Prime Minister's Hepatitis Elimination Program. He shared the vision, current progress, and future directions of the program, stressing its importance for the health and well-being of the nation. He emphasized the role of healthcare institutions, governmental initiatives, and community collaboration in eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat in Pakistan.
The Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Support), Air Vice Marshal Kashif Qamar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he underscored the continuous development of healthcare facilities at PAF Hospital and outlined the future plans to further upgrade these facilities, making them state-of-the-art centers for healthcare excellence.
Guest Speaker Address:
The Guest Speaker, Prof. Salman Shahab-Ud-Din, President & Vice Chancellor of Aga Khan University Karachi, delivered a thought-provoking speech. He expressed his gratitude to Prof. Saeed Akhter for inviting him to this pivotal event and emphasized the importance of collaboration between institutions like Aga Khan University, Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute (PKLI) & PAF Hospital in advancing efforts to eliminate hepatitis. Prof. Shahab-Ud-Din reiterated the necessity of strengthening public-private partnerships for effective implementation of the Hepatitis Elimination Program across Pakistan.
Conclusion:
The event concluded on a positive note, with all participants reaffirming their commitment to support the Hepatitis Elimination Program and collaborate towards a healthier, hepatitis-free Pakistan. The collective efforts of healthcare professionals, institutions, and government bodies were recognized as the cornerstone of this national health initiative.
