Only 100,000 of 3m Hepatitis C tests used in Pakistan

PSX Update • Sep 23, 2026

Pakistan’s Hepatitis C elimination programme has utilized only around 100,000 of nearly three million procured diagnostic tests, raising concerns over the pace of implementation.

September 23, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s Hepatitis C elimination programme has utilized only around 100,000 of nearly three million procured diagnostic tests, raising concerns over the pace of implementation. The issue was discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and a representative of Abbott’s Pharmaceuticals Division during his visit to attend the 81st Ses...