{"id":106026,"date":"2026-06-30T14:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=106026"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:00:49","slug":"world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"World Hepatitis Day (July 28): Get Tested, Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year on 28 July, the world marks World Hepatitis Day. For most countries it is a reminder. For Pakistan, it is an emergency. Pakistan now carries the heaviest hepatitis C burden on the planet, a silent virus known locally as <strong>\u06a9\u0627\u0644\u0627 \u06cc\u0631\u0642\u0627\u0646 (kala yarqan)<\/strong> that millions carry without ever knowing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f8fc; border-left: 6px solid #00507A; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #00507a;\">Quick Answer<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a;\"><strong>Pakistan has the highest number of hepatitis C cases in the world, with an estimated 10 million people infected, yet most do not know they carry the virus.<\/strong> This World Hepatitis Day, the single most important step you can take is a simple blood test, because hepatitis C is now curable when caught in time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You do not need symptoms to get checked. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a hepatitis test online on Marham<\/a> with home sample collection in minutes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#The_Hidden_Hepatitis_C_Crisis_in_Pakistan\" >The Hidden Hepatitis C Crisis in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#How_Hepatitis_Spreads_in_Pakistan\" >How Hepatitis Spreads in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#Hepatitis_B_vs_Hepatitis_C_Know_the_Difference\" >Hepatitis B vs Hepatitis C: Know the Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#The_Silent_Symptoms_Why_Testing_Is_the_Only_Way\" >The Silent Symptoms: Why Testing Is the Only Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#The_Good_News_Hepatitis_C_Is_Now_Curable\" >The Good News: Hepatitis C Is Now Curable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#How_to_Get_Tested_in_Pakistan\" >How to Get Tested in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%84%DA%88_%DB%81%DB%8C%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%B9%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%B9%D8%B3_%DA%88%DB%92_%D9%BE%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%8C_%D9%B9%DB%8C%D8%B3%D9%B9_%D8%B6%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B1_%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A6%DB%8C%DA%BA\" >\u0648\u0631\u0644\u0688 \u06c1\u06cc\u067e\u0627\u0679\u0627\u0626\u0679\u0633 \u0688\u06d2: \u067e\u0627\u06a9\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646\u060c \u0679\u06cc\u0633\u0679 \u0636\u0631\u0648\u0631 \u06a9\u0631\u0648\u0627\u0626\u06cc\u06ba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#Why_does_Pakistan_have_so_much_hepatitis_C\" >Why does Pakistan have so much hepatitis C?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_hepatitis_C\" >What are the symptoms of hepatitis C?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#Is_hepatitis_C_curable\" >Is hepatitis C curable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#How_do_I_get_tested_for_hepatitis_in_Pakistan\" >How do I get tested for hepatitis in Pakistan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#Is_there_a_vaccine_for_hepatitis_C\" >Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-pakistan\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_World_Hepatitis_Day_Matters_for_Pakistan\"><\/span>Why World Hepatitis Day Matters for Pakistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>World Hepatitis Day exists to push one message: testing and treatment save lives. Nowhere is that message more urgent than here. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan stands out clearly as the single largest contributor to the global number of people living with hepatitis C.<\/p>\n<p>An estimated 10 million Pakistanis are living with the virus, and around 110,000 new infections are added every year. The hardest part is that the majority have never been tested, so they spread it and risk their own lives without knowing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hidden_Hepatitis_C_Crisis_in_Pakistan\"><\/span>The Hidden Hepatitis C Crisis in Pakistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hepatitis C does not respect provincial borders, but some areas carry a heavier load than others. These are the prevalence figures reported in Pakistan&#8217;s national data.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 28px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Province<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Hepatitis C Prevalence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f0f8fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Punjab<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">8.9 percent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">6.5 percent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f0f8fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Sindh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">6.2 percent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Balochistan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">5.2 percent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To put that in perspective, the WHO says more than 1 percent of a population being infected is a serious problem. Several of our provinces are running at six to nine times that level.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-p-content-1-1782809954.webp\" alt=\"The Hidden Hepatitis C Crisis in Pakistan\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Hepatitis_Spreads_in_Pakistan\"><\/span>How Hepatitis Spreads in Pakistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest driver here is not what most people imagine. The WHO reports that the majority of new hepatitis C infections in Pakistan come from unsafe medical injections and reused needles. Common routes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Injections given with reused or fake syringes, often by unqualified practitioners<\/li>\n<li>Blood transfusions that were not properly screened<\/li>\n<li>Unsterilised tools at barbers, such as shared razors during a shave<\/li>\n<li>Dental work, ear and nose piercing, or tattoos with unclean equipment<\/li>\n<li>Sharing personal items like razors and toothbrushes<\/li>\n<li>Mother to child during birth, and injection drug use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background: #eaf4fa; border: 1px solid #7ec8e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #00507a; font-weight: 600;\">Most hepatitis C in Pakistan spreads through unsafe injections and reused needles, not through hugging, sharing food, or mosquito bites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00507A 0%,#0073A8 100%); border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; color: #ffffff; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #ffffff;\">Get Tested for Hepatitis C<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 18px; color: #eaf4fa;\">Book a hepatitis test with Health+ by Marham, get home sample collection, and save 30 percent when you pay online.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #00507a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Hepatitis Test<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 14px 0 0; color: #eaf4fa;\">Or call the Marham helpline: <strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">0311 1222398<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hepatitis_B_vs_Hepatitis_C_Know_the_Difference\"><\/span>Hepatitis B vs Hepatitis C: Know the Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 28px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Hepatitis B<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Hepatitis C<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f0f8fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Vaccine available<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Yes, safe and effective<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">No vaccine yet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Curable<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Managed with medicine, not usually cured<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Yes, curable in most cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f0f8fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Main spread<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Blood, mother to child, unsafe injections<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Blood, unsafe injections, reused needles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee; font-weight: 600; color: #00507a;\">Local name<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Kala yarqan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #cfe3ee;\">Kala yarqan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Silent_Symptoms_Why_Testing_Is_the_Only_Way\"><\/span>The Silent Symptoms: Why Testing Is the Only Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hepatitis C is often called a silent infection because it can sit in the liver for years without any sign. When symptoms finally appear, they may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Constant tiredness and weakness<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite and nausea<\/li>\n<li>Yellow eyes or skin, known as jaundice<\/li>\n<li>Dark coloured urine<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Joint and muscle aches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because most people feel completely fine for years, you cannot rely on how you feel. A blood test is the only way to know for sure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-p-content-2-1782809956.webp\" alt=\"The Silent Symptoms: Why Testing Is the Only Way\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e6; border: 1px solid #ffd97a; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #00507a;\">Should You Get Tested for Hepatitis?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #5a5a5a;\">This is not a diagnosis. It is a quick way to see if a test is worth booking. Answer yes or no in your head.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #1a1a1a;\">\n<li>Have you ever had an injection or drip from an unqualified practitioner?<\/li>\n<li>Have you ever received a blood transfusion?<\/li>\n<li>Do you share a razor at the barber or get a clean shave outside?<\/li>\n<li>Have you had dental work, a piercing, or a tattoo with reused tools?<\/li>\n<li>Does a family member have hepatitis, or have you never been tested?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a1a;\">If you said yes to even one, book a simple hepatitis test. It brings either peace of mind or an early, curable diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Good_News_Hepatitis_C_Is_Now_Curable\"><\/span>The Good News: Hepatitis C Is Now Curable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the part that changes everything. Hepatitis C is no longer a life sentence. A class of medicines called direct acting antivirals cures most patients within a 12 week course of daily tablets, with very few side effects.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan also has one of the cheapest generic treatment courses in the world, and the government has launched a national programme aiming to treat half of all hepatitis C patients by 2027. Caught early, the virus can be cleared before it ever damages the liver. Left untreated, it can slowly lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer, which is exactly why testing today matters so much.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Tested_in_Pakistan\"><\/span>How to Get Tested in Pakistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Testing is quick and simple. It starts with a screening blood test for hepatitis C antibodies. If that is positive, a follow up PCR test confirms an active infection. You can get tested through government hepatitis programme centres, at a lab, or from home.<\/p>\n<p>If a clinic visit is hard, booking online is the easiest route. With Health+ by Marham you can book a hepatitis test, get home sample collection, and save 30 percent by paying online. If your result is positive, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/online-consultation\/gastroenterologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consult a gastroenterologist on Marham<\/a> to start treatment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/world-hepatitis-day-july-28-get-tested-p-content-3-1782809959.webp\" alt=\"How to Get Tested in Pakistan\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00507A 0%,#0073A8 100%); border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; color: #ffffff; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #ffffff;\">Consult a Liver Specialist on Marham<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 18px; color: #eaf4fa;\">16,000+ PMC verified doctors across 100+ specialties. Book a gastroenterologist in person or online in minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #00507a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/online-consultation\/gastroenterologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consult Online Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 14px 0 0; color: #eaf4fa;\">Helpline: <strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">0311 1222398<\/strong> (9:00 AM to 11:00 PM)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%84%DA%88_%DB%81%DB%8C%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%B9%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%B9%D8%B3_%DA%88%DB%92_%D9%BE%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%8C_%D9%B9%DB%8C%D8%B3%D9%B9_%D8%B6%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B1_%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A6%DB%8C%DA%BA\"><\/span>\u0648\u0631\u0644\u0688 \u06c1\u06cc\u067e\u0627\u0679\u0627\u0626\u0679\u0633 \u0688\u06d2: \u067e\u0627\u06a9\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646\u060c \u0679\u06cc\u0633\u0679 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id=\"Why_does_Pakistan_have_so_much_hepatitis_C\"><\/span>Why does Pakistan have so much hepatitis C?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main reasons are unsafe medical injections, reused and fake syringes, and unscreened blood. The World Health Organization reports that most new infections in Pakistan come from these unsafe practices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_hepatitis_C\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of hepatitis C?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often there are none for years. When symptoms appear, they can include tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, and pain in the upper right abdomen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hepatitis_C_curable\"><\/span>Is hepatitis C curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Most people are cured with a 12 week course of direct acting antiviral tablets. The earlier it is found, the easier it is to treat before the liver is damaged.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_tested_for_hepatitis_in_Pakistan\"><\/span>How do I get tested for hepatitis in Pakistan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start with a simple blood test for hepatitis C antibodies. You can book it at a lab, through a government programme, or online with home sample collection through Marham.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_vaccine_for_hepatitis_C\"><\/span>Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No vaccine exists for hepatitis C yet, which is why testing and safe injection practices matter so much. There is, however, a safe and effective vaccine for hepatitis B.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This World Hepatitis Day is not about fear, it is about action. Pakistan leads the world in hepatitis C, but it also has the cure within reach and at a low cost. The only thing standing between millions of people and a healthy liver is a single blood test.<\/p>\n<p>Do not wait for symptoms that may never come until it is too late. Get tested this 28 July, encourage your family to do the same, and turn the country&#8217;s biggest health crisis into its biggest success story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year on 28 July, the world marks World Hepatitis Day. For most countries it is a reminder. For Pakistan, it is an emergency. 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