1379 Hepatitis cases surfaced during 11 months.

SARGODHA -- During last 11 months a total of 1379 further cases of Hepatitis A, B and C were registered at all government hospitals including Tehsil Head Quarters, THCs and Basic Health Units in the district Sargodha.

Diseases surveillance and control cell Punjab said in its report that surfacing of further 1379 Hepatitis cases in the district was much alarming for the health department.

Hospital officials said in connection for the apprehension of spreading Hepatitis at large scale in the district during an exigent meeting of medical officers of special Cell has expressed grave concern over it and directed to start set up teams at Union Council level.

It was directed that a comprehensive campaign to be launched against the Adulterer Mafia in the district and report should be presented at the earliest.

In this connection, Dr. Sikandar Hayat...

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