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NSU hosts first Hepatitis C screening camp under PM's national programme

National Skills University launches screening initiative as part of national hepatitis C elimination efforts.

New York Editorial News Desk October 30, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • NSU hosted the first Hepatitis C screening camp at federal universities under the PM's programme.
  • The event was inaugurated by HEC Chairman Engr. Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar.
  • The Department of Health Sciences Technology coordinated the screening activities.

National Skills University (NSU) in Islamabad conducted the first Hepatitis C screening camp at federal universities as part of the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme.

The screening initiative was inaugurated by En, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), who attended the event as chief guest.

Prof. Dr. Saud Altaf, Vice Chancellor of NSU, led the organization of the camp, emphasizing the university’s role in promoting health awareness and community welfare.

The Department of Health Sciences Technology, led by Prof. Dr. M. Arif Nadeem Saqib, coordinated the screening activities, offering diagnostic testing, medical counseling, and referral services.

The initiative aligns with national efforts to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030 through early detection, treatment, and public awareness campaigns.

The event underscored the collaboration between the Government of Pakistan, HEC, and higher education institutions in addressing public health challenges.

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