Dharamshala: Department of Health, CTA has started Free Hepatitis B and C screening at Tibetan Settlements in India, namely Bylakuppe, Hunsur, Kollegal, Mainpat, Clementown, Baluwala, Dharawali, Bir and Chauntra.
The prevalence study was initiated in 2019 under funding from PRM. In addition, the data collection process is through the house to house demographic data collection, followed by Free Hepatitis B and C testing. People infected with Hepatitis B will be further evaluated with the required follow up tests to identify the need for treatment. All the non-infected and non-vaccinated individuals are provided free hepatitis vaccination.
-Report filed by Department of Health, CTA