One in every ten pregnant women faces liver-related diseases and other complications, which can pose serious risks to both the mother and the child. However, with increased awareness and timely treatment, these complications can be prevented.
In this regard, a symposium titled “Liver Diseases in Pregnancy: Challenges and Advances” was organized at University Medical & Dental College (UMDC) in collaboration with the Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD).
The aim of the symposium was to highlight the issues related to complex liver diseases during pregnancy and shed light on modern research and treatment methods.
Professor Dr. Shahid Rasool, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Madinah Teaching Hospital, elaborated on the objectives of the symposium in his address.
Experts on hepatitis and liver diseases from across the country—including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Bahawalpur—attended the symposium.
Key speakers included Professor Dr. Muhammad Saleh, President of PSSLD; Professor Dr. Wasim Jafri, renowned liver specialist and former Chair of Medicine at Aga Khan University Karachi; Professor Dr. Saeed Hamid, Chair of Medicine at Aga Khan University Karachi; and Dr. Qazi Masroor, former Chair of Medicine at Bahawalpur Medical College, among others.
Experts noted that in Pakistan, hepatitis A, B, and C, along with other liver conditions, are widespread. Liver diseases during pregnancy can be life-threatening for both the mother and the baby, making public awareness essential.
They stressed that one in ten pregnant women faces liver complications, and that early diagnosis and treatment by qualified professionals can help prevent such conditions, ensuring the health and safety of both mother and child.
Over 150 gynecologists and lady doctors from Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, and surrounding cities attended the symposium. They had the opportunity to learn from expert experiences and gain insight into advanced treatment methods to help save lives during pregnancy.
Research presented during the symposium emphasized that timely diagnosis and comprehensive care can significantly reduce the risks associated with these diseases. Experts also called on the Health Department to take effective steps to raise awareness about liver health in women.
In his concluding remarks, Professor Dr. Muhammad Akram Malik, Principal of UMDC, thanked all the experts for their participation and expressed hope that such programs would contribute to greater awareness and prevention of liver diseases, including hepatitis.
The symposium was attended in large numbers by doctors from Madinah Teaching Hospital, UMDC faculty members, and female medical students.
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