LAHORE:  MoU signed between Punjab Hepatitis Control Program, Ferozsons Laboratories Limited and Inspectorate of Prisons. The signing ceremony was held at the Governor’s House in Lahore hosted by Governor Punjab Mr. Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar.

 On the occasion, Governor Sarwar, whose Sarwar Foundation actively works in hepatitis elimination, spoke of the importance of protecting marginalized communities against viral hepatitis and upholding basic human rights for all.

On the other hand, Punjab Inspector General for Prisons Mirza Shahid Saleem Baig said that, “This MOU will help vulnerable inmates get access to hepatitis testing and cure, and ensure their wellbeing. Jail authorities will collaborate with the Hepatitis Control Program to ensure uninterrupted supply chain management and the resources and equipment required to set up Hepatitis clinics at all 43 prisons of the province”.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Osman Khalid Waheed, CEO Ferozsons Laboratories Limited said that, “This MoU will enable the key players to collaborate and extend best in-class treatment to high-risk groups in our prisons in an efficient and seamless manner."

The signing of this MOU is a great step to enhance public-private partnerships to tackle many serious public health challenges which the common man faces every day.