Huma Qureshi

TL;DR: Data suggest a moderate to high prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in different areas of Pakistan, and the likely range of prevalence in different population sub-groups is estimated.

TL;DR: Findings validate currently implemented strategies by the national programme for the control of hepatitis viral infections, including universal vaccination of newborns and high-risk groups, support of auto-disable syringes, promotion of infection control and patient safety, public health education, and management of needy CLD patients as a poverty-reduction health intervention.

TL;DR: The findings of the 2nd NDSP imply that diabetes has reached epidemic proportion and urgently need national strategies for early diagnosis and effective management as well as cost-effective diabetes primary prevention programme in Pakistan.

TL;DR: The hepatitis C virus (HCV) was identified in 1989 and subsequently tests were developed for diagnosis, and it has become the single most important reason for liver transplantation in developed countries.

TL;DR: There is high burden of unintentional injuries among persons over five years of age in Pakistan and these results are useful to plan further studies and prioritizing prevention programs on injuries nationally and other developing countries with similar situation.