The President of Rotary Club of Wuse Central, Abuja, Dr Mohammed Hassan, has described hepatitis disease as a silent killer in Nigeria and other African countries.
He said this during an event organised by Rotary Club to mark the World Hepatitis Day in Abuja.
The event saw the club conducting free hepatitis B and C testing and also inaugurating a motorised borehole water scheme to Wumba community of Apo district in Abuja.
The event tagged, ‘Hepatitis zero World eradication project’ also witnessed the testing, sensitisation and consultation on hepatitis-related issues in the community.
Speaking during the exercise, Hassan said there was the need to raise the awareness in the community on the danger of hepatitis disease.
He said, “Hepatitis disease is a silent killer especially in Africa. It could be transmitted through body fluids like blood and also through multiple sexual partners.
“It is a virus that affects the liver; as you know, the liver is one of the most important functional organ in the human body, and once it is affected, the person is in great danger.
“There is the need for people to know that it is preventable and it can be treated. We are raising the awareness that this test is for both children and adults, and it is important for the community to know their status.”
On the donation of water borehole, Hassan said it was borne out of the need to empower the community to live a decent life.
“In the spirit of partnership, togetherness and friendship, the Rotary Club of Wuse Central in partnership with Nirek Nile Foundation constructed this water borehole to provide this community with safe drinking water. I urged every member of the community to ensure safety of the facility,” he added.
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