Pakistan Medical Association warns of surge in hepatitis cases on World Liver Day

Pakistan Medical Association warns of surge in hepatitis cases on World Liver Day

• Pakistan has highest global burden of Hepatitis C • About 37,000 deaths annually occur due to liver complications like cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma ISLAMABAD: While World Liver Day was observed on Sunday under the theme ‘Solid Habits, Strong Liver’, the representative body of the medical fraternity, Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), expressed grave concern over the rising trend of liver-related ailments in the country. The association…