Shehbaz Vows to Eradicate Hepatitis C from Pakistan
— March 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating Hepatitis C from Pakistan, stressing the need for effective measures to combat the disease.
Speaking at an event in Islamabad, marking the successful completion of the National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme’s pilot project in Gilgit-Baltistan, the prime minister praised the efforts of those involved and expressed confidence that the initiative would help eradicate the disease from the region.
He assured that the federal and provincial governments would work closely to expand the programme nationwide. Sharif also highlighted progress on the Jinnah Medical Centre, being built in Islamabad, noting that its planning phase had been completed.
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal hailed the National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme as a flagship health sector project and expressed optimism that Hepatitis C would be eliminated before the current government’s term ends. He emphasised the importance of public awareness, stating that stakeholder cooperation would make the initiative a successful model.
Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal pledged to meet the prime minister’s expectations in tackling health challenges, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving public health.