Pakistan's national hepatitis strategic framework (2024-2030)

Area of Science:

• Hepatology and Public Health
• Viral Hepatitis Management

Background:

• Hepatitis B and C pose significant global health challenges, necessitating strategic interventions.
• Current efforts require enhanced leadership, governance, and integrated care approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the National Hepatitis Strategic Framework 2024-30, a roadmap for combating viral hepatitis.
• To outline ambitious targets for reducing hepatitis C infections and hepatitis B prevalence in children.
• To decrease hepatitis-related mortality and the overall burden of hepatitis B and C.

Main Methods:

• The framework is built upon five strategic objectives.
• Key strategies include strengthening leadership and governance.
• Enhancing prevention, access to care, laboratory capacity, and strategic information use are central.

Main Results:

• Implementation of the framework aims to drive progress toward global health goals.
• The strategic objectives are designed to reduce the incidence of chronic hepatitis C virus infections.
• The framework seeks to lower hepatitis B virus prevalence among children and decrease hepatitis-related mortality.

Conclusions:

• The National Hepatitis Strategic Framework 2024-30 offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to hepatitis control.
• Successful execution of the framework is expected to significantly impact national hepatitis elimination efforts.
• The roadmap emphasizes integrated strategies for testing, care, and treatment services.