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Dr. Thelma Thiel and Mr. Iqbal Tareen of the Forum for Justice and
Democracy will form working groups to plan future plan of action
including outreach programs aimed at both governments and NGOs in USA
and Pakistan.
In an open session participants explored leading causes of Hepatitis
in Pakistan, which included used Syringes, untested blood transfer,
and used razor blades. Issues related to social stigma were also
discussed. Manu people are still unwilling to disclose their
infectious status with family and friends, which could become their
immediate support groups. The fear of becoming an outcast remained to
be a predominant reason for lack of communication between patient and
his/her family and friends.
The meeting was concluded with an overwhelming consensus that the
wining of war against Hepatitis was contingent upon on how seriously
the government of Pakistan and its leadership at the top was willing
tackle the threat of Hepatitis in Pakistan. The group urged
governments of Pakistan in Islamabad and in the provinces to treat
Hepatitis as a real and immediate national security threat. This
matter should be fought at the war footings.
In concluding statement Mr. Tareen expressed his gratitude for a
positive and massive response by individuals, government officials,
journalists, and organizations in Pakistan and overseas to our effort.
He specifically thanked Dr. Zulfikar Ali Gorar (Provincial Coordinator
(Sindh), National Program for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis in
Pakistan) for his consistent and timely support and Mir Salim Raza for
being a valuable supporter and global promoter of our effort.
Those who participated in the session were Ms. Khurshid Shaikh
(Electrologist), Dr. Fauzia Deeba (Development Consultant, Physician,
and Director of World Sindhi Institute), Dr. Jawed Manzoor, President
of Pakistan People's Party (Washington DC Metro Area); Dr. Badar
Shaikh (Research Scientist), Dr. Siddiqullah Tareen (Professor ENT,
President PEN Foundation, Balochistan), Mr. Aijaz Abro (Media and
Marketing Consultant), Mr. Jawaid Bhutto (Human Services Specialist),
and Mr. Khalid Hashmani (Computer Consultant and Former President,
Sindhi Association of North America)
Forum for Justice and Democracy in Pakistan
1380 Monroe Street NW, # 435
Washington, DC 20010
Iqbal.tareen@gmail.com
Democracy will form working groups to plan future plan of action
including outreach programs aimed at both governments and NGOs in USA
and Pakistan.
In an open session participants explored leading causes of Hepatitis
in Pakistan, which included used Syringes, untested blood transfer,
and used razor blades. Issues related to social stigma were also
discussed. Manu people are still unwilling to disclose their
infectious status with family and friends, which could become their
immediate support groups. The fear of becoming an outcast remained to
be a predominant reason for lack of communication between patient and
his/her family and friends.
The meeting was concluded with an overwhelming consensus that the
wining of war against Hepatitis was contingent upon on how seriously
the government of Pakistan and its leadership at the top was willing
tackle the threat of Hepatitis in Pakistan. The group urged
governments of Pakistan in Islamabad and in the provinces to treat
Hepatitis as a real and immediate national security threat. This
matter should be fought at the war footings.
In concluding statement Mr. Tareen expressed his gratitude for a
positive and massive response by individuals, government officials,
journalists, and organizations in Pakistan and overseas to our effort.
He specifically thanked Dr. Zulfikar Ali Gorar (Provincial Coordinator
(Sindh), National Program for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis in
Pakistan) for his consistent and timely support and Mir Salim Raza for
being a valuable supporter and global promoter of our effort.
Those who participated in the session were Ms. Khurshid Shaikh
(Electrologist), Dr. Fauzia Deeba (Development Consultant, Physician,
and Director of World Sindhi Institute), Dr. Jawed Manzoor, President
of Pakistan People's Party (Washington DC Metro Area); Dr. Badar
Shaikh (Research Scientist), Dr. Siddiqullah Tareen (Professor ENT,
President PEN Foundation, Balochistan), Mr. Aijaz Abro (Media and
Marketing Consultant), Mr. Jawaid Bhutto (Human Services Specialist),
and Mr. Khalid Hashmani (Computer Consultant and Former President,
Sindhi Association of North America)
Forum for Justice and Democracy in Pakistan
1380 Monroe Street NW, # 435
Washington, DC 20010
Iqbal.tareen@gmail.com
Thelma King Thiel, CEO of Hepatitis Foundation International Speaks
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