By Abubakar Yunusa
Webmark Empowerment Foundation, an NGO, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Abuja, Lugbe-FHA Estate, and other partners, has vaccinated over 50 people in Wuse Zone 6 against Hepatitis B and C.
The programme, held on Wednesday, was part of the organisations’ efforts to further sensitise the people of the area about the dangers of hepatitis.
Mrs Ugochinyere Alukwe, the Foundation’s Programme Coordinator, stated that the event aimed to educate residents on the prevention and treatment of hepatitis.
She also emphasised the importance of vaccination as a crucial step in combating the disease.
Alukwe advised people to undergo testing and, if negative, to take the vaccine three times within 60 days.
“Taking the vaccine three times within 60 days will prevent one from contracting the disease for 10 years before requiring a booster,” she said. “However, if positive, the patient would need to seek full treatment in a hospital.”
In her remarks, Joy Adeyemi, President of the Rotary Club of Lugbe-FHA Estate, highlighted that vaccination is generally more cost-effective compared to the treatment of hepatitis and its complications.
“Preventing hepatitis infection also prevents its potential complications, such as liver damage and other health issues,” she said.
Mrs Modupe Olufisoye, MD of Kiacops Mega Concept Medicals, one of the partners, provided valuable information about the various types of hepatitis, its transmission, and the potential health impacts.
Olufisoye explained that the disease could be contracted through blood transfusion, contact with infected blood or sweat, and sexual intercourse.
She added that the disease could be fatal, as it destroys the liver.
Mrs Victoria Ojiah, Chairperson of ConnectHer Network, stated that the initiative was aimed at protecting individual health and enhancing community immunity.
She added that it also sought to reduce the overall prevalence of the disease in the region.
The hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, caused by various factors including viral infections, alcohol, toxins, certain medications, and autoimmune diseases
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