The Punjab AIDS Control Program will provide free medicine of hepatitis to all truck drivers testing positive during the ongoing screening drive in different cities of Punjab. In a joint meeting of the Punjab AIDS Control and Hepatitis Control Program in the Committee Room of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department here on Thursday, it was also decided that the programs will synergize their program and awareness strategies regarding HIV/AIDs and Hepatitis B and C.
The meeting was attended by Director General Health Services Punjab Dr. Mukhtar Hussain Syed, Additional Secretary Admin (PSH) Dr. Adnan Zafar Khan, Additional Secretary Technical (PSH) Dr. Asim Altaf, Program Managers, renowned consultant Professor Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyeb, Medical Director Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute Professor Amir, Gastroenterologist Services Hospital Professor Dr. Imran and officials of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department. It was decided in the meeting that testing, diagnostic and reporting mechanism will be completely computerized. The meeting reviewed operational modalities for strengthening PCR testing mechanism including reporting and transportation of samples.
The PACP representative said that Antiretroviral medicines for HIV/AIDS patients at HIV treatment were available for patients. “There is ample stock of ARV available at treatment facilities and adequate buffer stock is also maintained with the Punjab AIDS Control Program. The provides free treatment to patients and the program maintains a vigorous system of inventory and stock management. In case of any queries the program can be contacted at 7-B Huma Block Allama Iqbal Town, phone number 042 99260292-3 and email at admin@pacp.gop.pk.