PSSLD celebrated WORLD HEPATITIS DAY on 25th July, 2020 by organizing a webinar on HEPATITIS UPDATES by inviting renowned gastroenterologists and Hepatologists from all over Pakistan to deliver their valuable knowledge and experience on the hepatitis and how it can be eliminated by 2030 in Pakistan. A number of people took part in this interesting session and appreciated the contributions of each speaker and the PSSLD.
MODERATOR
Dr. Bakht Biland
Professor of Medicine, Peshawar Medical College
SPEAKERS
Dr. Zaigham Abbas
President of PSSLD, Prof. and Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Ziauddin University Hospital, Clifton, Karachi
Topic: Epidemiology of Hepatitis in Pakistan
Dr. Sadik Memon
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist,
Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Topic: Hepatitis Elimination Programs
Dr. Muzaffar Gill
Professor of Medicine,
Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad
Topic: Current Treatment Option for Hepatitis B and C
Dr. Ghisun-un-nabi Tayyab
Professor of Medicine & Gastroenterology,
Lahore General Hospital
Topic: Adverse Effects of Covid on Hepatitis Elimination