The Urgency to Mitigate the Spread of Hepatitis C in Pakistan Through Blood Transfusion Reform

The Urgency to Mitigate the Spread of Hepatitis C in Pakistan Through Blood Transfusion Reform

Blood transfusions are contributing to a higher rate of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Pakistan. Half of all blood transfusions in Pakistan are not screened for hepatitis C, hepatitis B or HIV. Family members donate blood that is likely not tested due to social stigma attached to HCV. Paid donations are...

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Main Authors: Kamiar Alaei, Mohammad Sarwar, Arash Alaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2018-03-01
Series:International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Subjects:
Pakistan
HCV
Blood Transfusion Safety
Healthcare
HIV
Online Access:http://www.ijhpm.com/article_3426_5238be33a42b92c00fba720969b5d2b6.pdf

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