This is reported by Kyiv24
All conditions for timely diagnosis and prevention of hepatitis C have been organized in Kyiv.
During several hours of voluntary testing in the capital, medical professionals identified three cases of hepatitis C. In light of this, residents of Kyiv are urged not to postpone their health check and to take advantage of the opportunity to undergo examination.
How Hepatitis Testing is Conducted in Kyiv
On July 26, a preventive diagnostic event took place in Taras Shevchenko Park, initiated by the Department of Health of the Kyiv City State Administration. Specialists from Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 5 tested 109 individuals, three of whom had laboratory tests indicating the presence of hepatitis C. Those who tested positive for the virus have already been referred for further examinations and will begin treatment if necessary.
“On July 26, at the initiative of the Department of Health, specialists from Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 5 conducted a preventive diagnostic event in Taras Shevchenko Park. In just a few hours, 109 individuals were tested, and three of them were found to have hepatitis C. These individuals have already been referred for additional examinations and will begin treatment if necessary,” the statement reads.
Where to Get Tested for Free
The relevant department emphasizes that all conditions for early detection and treatment of hepatitis have been created in the capital. Kyiv residents can undergo free rapid testing for hepatitis B and C at any municipal medical facility in the city, including with their family doctor. If the rapid test shows a positive result, the patient will be referred for a PCR analysis. If the diagnosis is confirmed, an infectious disease specialist will prescribe additional examinations and develop an individual treatment plan.
This accessibility of testing allows for the detection of diseases at early stages and timely initiation of treatment.