Introduction
Huqooq-ul-Ebad Development Foundation (HEDF) was established and Registered in the year 2011 as an independent, non-Profit, non-Political and non-governmental Organization (NGO) based at District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. HEDF endeavors to serve humanity, work for human welfare/development and help the downtrodden and deprived.
Vision
Our Vision is the alleviation of Poverty; improvement of health status of targeted communities, Empowerment of women, Education, Human Rights as well as environmental awareness for all and provision of basic amenities to the needy in order to create a world where Charity and Compassion Produce justice, Self reliance and human development.
Mission Statement
HEDF governed by the teachings of Islam endeavors to tackle Poverty and its causes by creating Sustainable Solutions that would enable individuals and their communities to live with dignity and honors, taking initiatives for the promotion of Economic & Social justice.
HEDF also focuses on solving Social Issues on Education, Health, Environment and Violence against Women etc, Awareness campaign and promotion of Education, Health among the women, children and senior citizens from the weaker section of the Society in collaboration with other Stakeholders. We want to promote quality education for marginalized groups of the Society resulting in social transformation in Pakistan, while a upholding the values of Transparency, Accountability, Pluralism, Equality, Justice and Respect for All.
Hepatitis and PWID/harm reduction
11:35 – 11:40
Chair: WHO – Intro and set the scene.
11:40 – 11:55
Co-chair: EMCDDA – Monitoring viral hepatitis elimination among PWID in Europe.
11:55 – 12:00
ID 29: Ema Pos (not yet registered)
Title: If the mountain won’t come to Mohammed: lessons from a decentralized Infectious Disease consultation.
12:05 – 12:10
ID 152: Brian Conway (Registered in person)
Title: Community Pop-up Clinic: Cascade of Care and HCV Treatment of Vancouver’s inner-city PWID Populations.
12:10 – 12:15
ID 212: Jasmine West (not yet registered)
Title: From lived experience to lived expertise: a syndemic approach.
12:15 – 12:20
ID: 299 Mercy Nyakowa (Registered in person)
Title: HCV and HBV prevalence and associated risk factors among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) in Kenya
12:20 – 12:25
ID: 133 Nalinikanta Rajkumar (Registered in person)
Title: Rapid regimen of HBV vaccination: Does it work for high risk groups?
12:25 – 12:30
Q&A and closing remarks
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effective case finding strategies
Supported by Vir Biotechnology, Inc
During this session you will hear from hepatitis Delta expert, Dr. Maria Buti, and a patient who has lived with hepatitis Delta in a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Carey Hwang, Chief Medical Officer (interim) of Vir Biotechnology. This panel will inform perspectives on patient needs, opportunities for enhanced screening, and strengthening linkages to care.
Session Agenda
14:40 – 14:45
Panel overview and introductions facilitated by Dr Carey Hwang (Vir Biotechnology)
14:45 – 15:05
Panel discussion: Dr Maria Buti (University Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Spain), Milanka Barbosa, Dr Carey Hwang (Chief Medical Officer interim), Vir Biotechnology
15:05 – 15:10
Final remarks and close