Hepatitis Awareness
& Treatment Campaign
how it all began
Back in 2015, a group of friends from our small village gathered with a shared concern — our area lacked even the most basic facilities. Most people were leaving in search of better opportunities, and we realized that if anything meaningful was going to change, it had to start with us.
During our conversations, one issue kept resurfacing: Hepatitis. Almost every household in our Union Council, Tthati, had at least one patient suffering from either Hepatitis B or C. And yet, there were no local facilities available for diagnosis, awareness, or treatment.
Despite having no team and no funding, we decided to take action. We launched the Hepatitis Project under the banner of our newly formed organization — Ehsas-e-Zindagi Welfare Society. We began with local fundraising and slowly built a dedicated team from within the community.
In our continuous mission to uplift the health standards of underprivileged communities, our organization successfully completed a Hepatitis Awareness and Treatment Campaign in the rural villages of Pakistan. The campaign aimed to address the lack of early diagnosis and access to treatment for Hepatitis B and C, especially in areas where proper healthcare is scarce.
The initiative was carried out over several months and involved setting up medical camps in two to three remote villages. Our team of medical professionals and volunteers worked hand in hand with local communities to identify and treat individuals suffering from Hepatitis.
Phased Planning & Execution
Our project targeted the entire Union Council, which we divided into two parts. The larger section was further broken down into five zones for better outreach and data management.
We went door to door, collecting data from every household. That information was stored digitally, printed, and later organized by gender and assigned unique family codes. These codes helped us track entire families and identify how many individuals were affected within each household.
To encourage participation, we:
- Divided the Area Strategically: Split the union council into zones so no household would be left out and outreach could be more focused.
- Went Door-to-Door: Personally visited homes to collect data and build early connections with families.
- Ran a Local Awareness Drive: Made announcements in mosques, distributed posters, and revisited homes to keep the community engaged.
- Used a Family Coding System: Assigned codes to families to help them feel included, organized, and confident in the process.
- Planned Zone-Wise Camps: Scheduled camps by zone to avoid overcrowding and encourage more people to attend comfortably.
Screening & Alarming Results
One by one, we completed work in all five zones. Through our screening camps, we tested approximately 2,500 individuals. Out of those, nearly 600 were diagnosed with Hepatitis B or C — a truly alarming number.
We immediately held counseling sessions with affected patients to raise awareness about the importance of early treatment and long-term health. Many of them, despite the stigma and fear, agreed to begin their medical journey.
Support & Treatment
Though we successfully handled screenings, we lacked the funds for more advanced PCR tests and treatments. We reached out for help — and thankfully, several generous donors answered our call:
With their support, we:
- Completed final PCR tests
- Managed doctor appointments
- Arranged transport
- Covered all treatment expenses
Throughout the process, our team remained hands-on, monitoring everything from hospital visits to recovery updates.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Impact of the campaign
- Saved Lives through Timely Treatment: Hundreds of patients completed full treatment cycles, many avoiding serious health risks.
- Raised Awareness at the Grassroots Level: Villagers learned to spot symptoms early and seek medical help.
- Encouraged Health Responsibility in Families: Families began adopting safer practices and routine health care.
- Reduced Stigma Around Hepatitis: Educational sessions helped people see Hepatitis as treatable, not shameful.
This project saved lives. Some of the patients were children and youth with bright futures ahead. Beyond treatment, the initiative sparked a new sense of awareness in the community. People began taking proactive steps to protect their families — something we had always hoped for.
Conclusion
The Hepatitis Project was more than just a health campaign — it was a movement born from compassion, community spirit, and the unwavering belief that change starts with us. What began with a few friends and no resources has now become a powerful example of grassroots impact.