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KARACHI: Health experts have revealed that viral hepatitis is three to four times more lethal in Pakistan than coronavirus infection.
As per the latest research, around 15 million people were infected with Hepatitis B and C in Pakistan. However, the majority of the affectees were unaware of it and transmitting to others unknowingly.
“Hepatitis B and C are several times more lethal viral diseases than coronavirus infection and resulting in around 300 to 325 deaths daily in Pakistan while COVID-19 is causing far fewer casualties as compared to viral hepatitis,” Dr. Lubna Kamani, a senior consultant gastroenterologist said.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately, 5, and 10 million people are affected with Hepatitis B and C, respectively, in Pakistan. “Thousands of new patients are added every year due to lack of prevention, testing and treatment resources as well as inadequately screened blood transfusion, improperly sterilised invasive medical devices and unsafe injections,” Dr. Kamani added.
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