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In the blink of an eye, the smallest pricks can lead to life-changing consequences. 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫: 1 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 20 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐁 𝐨𝐫 𝐂, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 3 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫.* Modes of transmission for hepatitis include infected sharing needles, usage of unsterilized instruments and exposure to contaminated blood. But there’s hope: early diagnosis and treatment can prevent severe liver disease and, in the case of hepatitis C, eradicate the virus entirely. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫. 𝐀𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝. By raising awareness, improving access to timely screening, and supporting innovative treatments, we can make strides towards eradicating hepatitis by 2030. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜. *World Health Organization (2024). ‘Pakistan: Prevention and control of hepatitis’

Every 20 minutes, someone in Pakistan dies from hepatitis B or C* - a stark reminder of the urgent need for action. This World Hepatitis Day, let’s prioritize early detection. Hepatitis c is curable with timely intervention. Don’t wait until it’s too late - check your liver status today. Encourage your network to get tested and take proactive steps towards better liver health, because everyone deserves to get tested. Together, let’s turn the tide against hepatitis. Learn more:  https://lnkd.in/d7EvtKvu *World Health Organization (2024). ‘Pakistan: Prevention and control of hepatitis’

Hepatitis can be a silent threat, often showing no symptoms until significant liver damage has occurred. Early detection and timely intervention are crucial to manage and treat this condition effectively. On this World Hepatitis Day, take the first step towards safeguarding your health and get screened today! #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan #WorldHepatitisDay #TestEarlyTreatRight #EarlyDetection

Did you know? Unsterilized razors at Pakistan's barbershops pose a high risk for HCV. A study in Karachi found that 47% of barbers didn’t know the dangers of sharing razors. This World Hepatitis Day, let’s push for safer practices and early testing. Together, we can fight hepatitis! Reference: Khaliq AA, Smego RA Jr.Babers’ Knowledge and practices hepatitis B and C transmission in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. “J Pak Med Asoc.2003 ;53(9)407-411. #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan #HepatitisAwareness #PublicHealth #PakistanHealth #WorldHepatitsDay #TestEarlyTreatRight

Explore the inspiring stories of our team members as they reflect on their journey with Roche. Hear about their remarkable experiences, personal growth, and the meaningful impacts they’ve made. Discover the heart and soul of Roche through the voices of our dedicated and passionate employees and see how their commitment and innovation have shaped our mission. #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan #ThrowbackThursday #Journey #TestEarlyTreatRight

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐂 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲? For most in Pakistan, testing and treatment for hepatitis C remain out of reach despite efforts towards its elimination and management. However, there are various changemakers today, who are trying to get everyone the care they deserve. One of them is Major (R) Anwar ul Hussain Alvi, former hepatitis C patient and Founder of LiverCare Society in Pakistan. Patient advocacy groups such as that of Major Alvi’s, are key for improved disease management. By leveraging local resources and building partnerships, transmission rates for hepatitis can be reduced. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/gdu4XS5M

Ever wondered what keeps our Roche team smiling? Watch to see our employees share some funny moments on the job. From hilarious blunders to unexpected laughs, these stories highlight how humor brightens our busiest days. #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan #ThrowbackThursday #TestEarlyTreatRight

Hepatitis C isn't just a needle in the haystack! It's a common misconception that only drug users get hepatitis C. While intravenous drug use is one way, there are many other ways the virus can spread. You could get it from a tattoo or piercing done in an unregulated setting, using a contaminated syringe, or even from an unsanitary needle in a healthcare settings. Babies can also be born with hepatitis C if their mothers carry the virus. Stay informed about all the risks and the importance of early testing. Together, we can bust these myths, raise awareness, and fight against Hepatitis C. #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan #HepatitisAwareness #MythBustingMonday #TestEarlyTreatRight

Pakistan has the highest number of hepatitis C infections globally, with about 8.8 million cases. What's even more alarming? 44% of these new infections are due to unsafe medical injections. Raising awareness and promoting early diagnostics are key to combating this issue. By ensuring safer medical practices and encouraging regular screenings, we can help reduce the spread of hepatitis C and improve public health. Source: https://lnkd.in/gWqBtm-r https://lnkd.in/dGFWS2iN #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan #HepatitisAwareness #TestEarlyTreatRight #TriviaTuesday

Chairman, Founder & CEO, IDC, Dr Rizwan Uppal sits down with Mr Abdul Qayyum, Country Manager of Roche Diagnostics Pakistan, and talks about the establishment of the Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (PVT) LTD brand, how patient-centricity is at the core of his business, and how he aims to bring healthcare closer to the people of Pakistan. Watch the video here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dU__6_ib