As part of the World Hepatitis Day 2026 activities, the Department of Gastroenterology, Madina Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD), organized a one-day scientific symposium titled “The Big Three in Hepatology: Managing HBV, HCV, and MASLD” on 7 August 2026 at Ali Auditorium, University Medical & Dental College.
Dr Hafiz Mughees Athar, Professor and HOD, Gastroenterology, Faisalabad Medical University; Dr Kashif Nawaz, Assistant Professor and HOD, Gastroenterology, Aziz Fatima Hospital; Prof Dr Shahid Rasool, Head, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Madinah Teaching Hospital; and Dr Khalid Pervaiz, Professor and HOD, Rheumatology, Madinah Teaching Hospital, served as keynote speakers.
The symposium brought together faculty members, practicing physicians, postgraduate trainees, and undergraduate medical students for an interactive academic session focused on contemporary hepatology practice. The scientific program covered key topics including prevention of viral hepatitis, modern management of chronic hepatitis B, streamlined hepatitis C treatment and post-SVR care, and the practical management of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The session concluded with an engaging panel discussion and question-and-answer session, allowing participants to discuss real-world clinical challenges with experts.
To encourage student engagement and promote hepatitis awareness through creative expression, the event also featured poster and video competitions among students of University Medical & Dental College and The University of Faisalabad. The competitions highlighted innovative approaches to public education on hepatitis prevention, screening, vaccination, and elimination, reflecting the enthusiasm of future healthcare professionals in supporting the WHO goal of viral hepatitis elimination by 2030.
The symposium successfully combined scientific learning with community awareness, reinforcing PSSLD’s commitment to advancing liver health in Pakistan. By bringing together healthcare professionals, trainees, and students, the initiative contributed to strengthening knowledge, encouraging preventive practices, and promoting greater awareness of hepatitis and liver health.
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