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World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer.
This year’s theme is “Hepatitis can’t wait”, conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness even in the current COVID-19 crisis – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis.
GMS being a healthcare provider playing its part to Combat Hepatitis in Pakistan by providing multiple solutions for screening and confirmation of hepatitis.
-GENEXPERT HBV and HCV Assays: Quantitative tests that provide on-demand molecular testing. for diagnosis* and monitoring of HBV and HCV.
- Hepatitis C (HCV RNA) and Hepatitis B (HBV DNA): PCR tests compatible with many RT PCR instruments.
-EIAgen Hepatitis panel: Complete panel for Hepatitis B, C & E diagnosis based on ELISA technology.
- Panther System (True Sample to result in automation using TMA technology): Aptima HBV Quant and HCV Quant aid in the diagnosis and management of hepatitis infected patients undergoing hepatitis antiviral drug therapy.
- Vidas Hepatitis Panel: The VIDAS® Hepatitis panel includes 11 markers for the diagnosis of recent infection, monitoring of chronic hepatitis, pre-or post-vaccination immunity controls, and screening during pregnancy.
