ISLAMABAD – National Skills University (NSU), Islamabad, hosted the first Hepatitis C screening camp in federal universities under the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme, marking an important step towards promoting preventive healthcare and public health awareness among the university community.
Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, Engr. Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, graced the inaugural ceremony as chief guest and formally inaugurated the screening camp at the university. The initiative was organized under the leadership and guidance of Prof. Dr. Saud Altaf, Vice Chancellor, National Skills University Islamabad, reflecting the university’s commitment to promoting health awareness, disease prevention and community welfare alongside academic and professional education.The Department of Health Sciences Technology, headed by its Chairperson, Prof. Dr. M. Arif Nadeem Saqib, played a key role in coordinating and facilitating the screening activities. The camp offered Hepatitis C screening and diagnostic testing, medical counselling, referral services and access to treatment for eligible individuals. The initiative forms part of the national efforts to eliminate Hepatitis C from Pakistan by 2030 through early detection, timely treatment and increased public awareness.
The event highlighted the importance of collaboration among the Government of Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission and higher education institutions in addressing public health challenges. Through such initiatives, National Skills University Islamabad continues to contribute to national development by extending its role beyond education to community health and social responsibility
