According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, Pakistan has become the country with the highest number of hepatitis C patients. The reported figure is 8.8 million, whereas in a country like Pakistan, a huge number also mostly goes unnoticed or unreported.
Causes of Hepatitis C
Reusing of disposable syringes by quakes, transfusion of unscreened blood, and unsafe sex.
However, in the recent past, Pakistan has achieved a great success in combating with COVID-19. It shows Pakistan has the potential to deal with major crises. The authorities must take some seriou steps toward this urgency.