1,340 People Screened for Hepatitis C in Kullu; 74 Test Positive
Kullu, November 2: A total of 1,340 people were screened for Hepatitis C during a special health screening campaign conducted at de-addiction centres and jails in Kullu district under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA). Of those screened, 74 tested positive, while treatment has been initiated for 49 patients.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma reviewed the campaign’s progress and emphasised regular screening, early detection and timely treatment. Among those who tested positive, 49 were below 30 years of age and 25 were above 30. Viral load tests were conducted on 64 individuals.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the Health Department to continue periodic screening at jails and de-addiction centres. He also stressed awareness among people who inject drugs, highlighting the risk of Hepatitis B and C transmission through sharing needles and syringes.
He emphasised coordinated efforts between healthcare institutions and de-addiction centres to ensure regular health check-ups, appropriate treatment and rehabilitation of affected individuals.
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