National Skills University Islamabad Hosts First Screening Camp Under the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme

The National Skills University (NSU), Islamabad, hosted the first screening camp under the Prime Minister’s National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme in Federal Universities on 29 October 2026.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Engr. Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, as the Chief Guest, who inaugurated this important public health initiative at the University.

With the vision and guidance of Prof. Dr. Saud Altaf, Vice Chancellor, National Skills University Islamabad, the University continues to promote public health awareness, preventive healthcare, and community engagement.

The Department of Health Sciences Technology, headed by Prof. Dr. M. Arif Nadeem Saqib, Chairperson, played a key role in facilitating this initiative, reflecting the Department’s commitment to health education, disease prevention, screening, and community health services.

The screening camp provided Hepatitis C screening and diagnostic testing, counselling and referral services, and treatment for eligible cases, contributing to the national goal of eliminating Hepatitis C by 2030.

This initiative reflects the collective commitment of the Government of Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission, and federal universities to promoting preventive healthcare and building a healthier society.