Pakistan’s national hepatitis strategic framework (2024-2030)

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Authors: Hassan Mahmood, Ahmed Sabry Alaama, Muhammad Shahid Jamil, Shabana Saleem, Safdar Kamal Pasha, Atiya Aabroo, Saeed Akhter, Ammara Naveed, Saeed Hamid, Aamir Ghafoor Khan, Abid Ghori, Zulfiqar Ali Dharejo
+10 more Tariq Hayat, Mehreen Awan, Shoaib Aziz Kurd, Muhammad Salman, Shah Zaman, Muhammad Farooq, Zaeem Zia, Muhammad Khawar Aslam, Ambreen Arif, Huma I Qureshi
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The framework sets ambitious targets to reduce new chronic hepatitis C virus infections, lower hepatitis B virus prevalence among children, and decrease hepatitis-related mortality. Methods: The framework outlines five strategic objectives: 1. Strengthening leadership and governance. 2. Improving prevention and access to care. 3. Building laboratory capacity. 4. Enhancing strategic information use. 5. Improving access to testing, care and treatment services. RESULTS: By implementing these strategic objectives, the framework aims at driving progress towards global health goals, and reduce the burden of hepatitis B and C. Conclusion: The National Hepatitis Strategic Framework 2024-30 provides a comprehensive roadmap for national efforts to combat hepatitis, leveraging evidence-based strategies to achieve meaningful impact.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume
76
Issue
03
Pages
400–416
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN