Hepatitis C is endemic: Hep FOM
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 28 2015:
A press conference was held on the occasion of World Hepatitis C Day 2015 at the office of SASO, Keishampat Keisham Leikai on Tuesday.
RK Tiken, president of Hepatitis Forum of Manipur (Hep FOM) said that 'prevention of viral hepatitis' is the theme of World Hepatitis C Day 2015 .
He also said that Hepatitis C has become a serious endemic and the Government should give life saving treatment to Hep C patients.
Dinesh of Hep FOM while speaking to the media said that Hepatitis C has become a public health issue and that persons with no record of drug and alcohol abuse are also found to be suffering from Hepatitis C .
He disclosed that the virus has spread among the general population as well.
Alex Loon said that Hep FOM was formed in October 2013 with the help of SASO, MNP+, Care Foundation, Kripa Society.
During the press conference, members of Hep FOM appealed to the State government to include Hepatitis intervention in the State health budget for giving free treatment to the Hepatitis infected persons in the State.