Combat Communicable Diseases in Sindh's Vulnerable Communities

Join the Fight Against Hepatitis C in Sindh

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Campaign Goal: To provide life-saving hepatitis C treatments to 500 needy patients in Sanghar, Sindh, Pakistan.

Transparent Hands has been combating communicable diseases like Hepatitis C in multiple ways, including early diagnosis through lab tests, check-ups by expert doctors, and comprehensive treatments. Identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a district with a high prevalence of hepatitis B and C, Sanghar, a district in Sindh, Pakistan, needs our attention to overcome this deadly disease.

With your help, Transparent Hands can provide life-saving hepatitis C treatments to 500 deserving patients. Together, we can uplift low-income, impoverished, and vulnerable communities in Sindh where this infectious disease is prevalent.

This campaign is also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3.3, which aims to combat hepatitis C by the year 2030 – a goal shared by the WHO.

High Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Pakistan

Every year, numerous individuals in Pakistan, especially those living in poverty-stricken regions, are diagnosed with hepatitis C.

In fact, Pakistan faces the world’s highest count of hepatitis C patients, with nearly 10 million cases.

Hepatitis C is usually transmitted through unscreened blood transfusions and the reuse of contaminated medical equipment. There’s also a lack of awareness about the disease and the challenge is exacerbated by limited or no access to quality healthcare. Financial hardships and a lack of healthcare infrastructure often lead to late diagnoses and advanced liver damage in many cases.

Early Detection of Hepatitis C

Recognizing the importance of early detection, Transparent Hands conducts free medical camps in regions with high prevalence of hepatitis C. Through these medical camps, we provide essential check-ups and hepatitis B and C screenings, reaching thousands of people who live in vulnerable communities. Deserving patients who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C are then registered for further treatment by the Transparent Hands medical camp team.

Transparent Hands’ Approach to Combat Hepatitis C

To address this health crisis, Transparent Hands aims to provide comprehensive hepatitis C treatments for 500 needy patients in Sanghar, Sindh, Pakistan. From free diagnostic tests that can catch the disease early to complete treatment of the disease by expert doctors at the best private hospitals, our initiative ensures that each patient receives quality healthcare.

The cost of diagnosing and treating one hepatitis C patient is approximately USD 125, amounting to a total of USD 62,500 to assist all 500 patients.

Urgent Appeal

To ensure that all deserving patients receive treatment, Transparent Hands is accepting Zakat, as well as general donations, for Hepatitis C cases in Sindh. Your support can make a significant and lasting difference in the fight against hepatitis C, offering hope and health to vulnerable communities where this communicable disease has caused extensive suffering. Your donation, no matter the size, can not only save lives but also halt the transmission of this deadly infection. Join us in our mission to eliminate hepatitis C from Sanghar. Contribute generously to this life-saving campaign now.

Updates & Timeline

You Helped Us Treat 249 Hepatitis C Patients in Sindh

01 Jan 2025

Transparent Hands and The Health Foundation recently collaborated to provide Hepatitis C treatments to over 249 deserving patients in Sindh, Pakistan. Both organizations are committed to providing free healthcare services to those who cannot afford life-changing treatments due to financial hardships.

Hepatitis C is a silent killer, affecting the liver and causing severe fatigue and weight loss. These patients desperately needed the treatment for Hepatitis C, but affording it was beyond their financial abilities. For these 249 patients, the disease had not only taken a toll on their health but also impacted their ability to work and provide for their families. Some patients could not take care of their children or perform routine tasks due to their deteriorating health condition. If left untreated, it could lead to liver damage or failure.

These individuals came from low-income backgrounds, with little to no access to quality healthcare. Many of them were daily wage earners, struggling to make ends meet, and the cost of treatment was far beyond their reach. Without proper medical intervention, their quality of life would have continued to deteriorate. Hepatitis C treatment, which includes antiviral medications and regular monitoring, was their only hope for recovery.

With the support of our generous donors, these Hepatitis C patients underwent successful treatments. Highly qualified doctors provided comprehensive care, including medications and follow-up treatments, to 249 needy patients. After undergoing the whole treatment regimen, they regained their health and hope. This life-saving intervention not only cured their Hepatitis C but also restored their hope for a better future.

Today, these individuals no longer live under the shadow of disease. They have resumed work, are supporting their families, and can now live a life full of possibilities. This success would not have been possible without your generous contributions. Your donations have not only saved lives but also uplifted entire families out of despair.

Together, we have given these 249 individuals a second chance at life, free from the burden of Hepatitis C. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you for making this life-changing treatment possible. The impact you made will never be forgotten.