Lahore: In a clarion call to action, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif marked World Hepatitis Day with a poignant message, underscoring the imperative of collective efforts to vanquish the scourge of Hepatitis.
“Cleanliness is next to healthiness,” the Chief Minister emphasized, highlighting the crucial role of a contamination-free environment and access to clean drinking water in shielding citizens from the ravages of multiple diseases.
With the number of Hepatitis B and C cases surging alarmingly, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif stressed the need for a unified front in combating this formidable foe. “Prevention is the best medicine,” she counseled, urging citizens to adopt preventive measures to stem the tide of this silent killer.
The Chief Minister painted a stark picture of Hepatitis’ devastating impact, affecting lakhs of lives and necessitating widespread awareness and education to empower citizens in the fight against this insidious disease.
In a beacon of hope, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that vaccination and free testing facilities are readily available in all Punjab hospitals, urging citizens to avail themselves of these services and adhere to essential preventive measures.
In a visionary move, the Chief Minister unveiled plans to introduce a comprehensive waste management system in every Punjab city, poised to revolutionize public health and safeguard citizens from Hepatitis and other diseases.
With her message, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ignited a clarion call to action, inspiring collective efforts to eradicate Hepatitis and create a healthier, happier Punjab.
