**Shifa International Hospitals, Shifa Foundation Organize Awareness Walk on World Hepatitis Day**
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., in partnership with Shifa Foundation, held an awareness walk to mark World Hepatitis Day, aiming to educate the public on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of hepatitis. The event drew wide participation from hospital staff and highlighted the importance of proactive healthcare measures against the disease.
The walk featured leading consultant gastroenterologists, including Dr. Muslim Ateeq, Dr. Muhammad Salih, and Dr. Hajra Ghairat, who joined the hospital staff to show solidarity with the cause. Throughout the event, participants emphasized the need for greater community engagement to combat the spread of hepatitis and encouraged timely screening as a crucial step toward early diagnosis.
Organizers underscored the significance of annual campaigns and public programs in dispelling myths about hepatitis and empowering individuals with accurate information. The event concluded with calls for continued efforts in awareness, vaccination, and accessibility to treatment, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to public health.
