{"id":3725,"date":"2009-03-09T15:38:58","date_gmt":"2009-03-09T15:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2009\/03\/09\/stars-launch-south-asian-hep-c-campaign\/"},"modified":"2016-01-07T11:33:09","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T11:33:09","slug":"stars-launch-south-asian-hep-c-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2009\/03\/09\/stars-launch-south-asian-hep-c-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Stars Launch South Asian Hep C Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Evidence shows rise of virus amongst South Asians<\/h3>\n
\"\"ASIAN stars from TV, film, radio and music have united to support a new Department of Health campaign to raise awareness of Hepatitis C among South Asian communities.<\/strong>

\nHepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that can cause chronic infection, can lead to serious liver damage and even premature death. <\/div>\n

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Evidence has shown a rise of the virus within South Asian communities compared to the general population in England.<\/div>\n

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The campaign coincides with the 20th<\/sup> anniversary of the virus being named.<\/div>\n

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Stars backing the campaign include music producer Rishi Rich, RnB singer Veronica and Pakistani actress Sakina Samo.<\/div>\n

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Dr Saket Singhal from the South Asian Health Foundation said there was strong support for the campaign from healthcare professionals. <\/div>\n

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\u201cThere is evidence that chronic hepatitis C infection is more common in the South Asian population. It is therefore, of vital importance that both the public and healthcare professional providers are aware of hepatitis C and the potential dangers to health posed by this virus,\u201d he said. <\/div>\n

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Actress Sakina Samo said she fully supports the campaign after seeing loved one\u2019s struck down with the virus. <\/div>\n

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She said: “I\u2019m delighted to be part of a campaign such as this. I want to help to draw as much attention as possible to Hepatitis C, as I have seen first hand the needless suffering of a close family member, a friend and a colleague from this infection. I urge my fellow Pakistanis and anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to the virus to contact their GP and ask for a test. Please take extra measures to protect yourself and your loved ones. Watch, listen, read be aware and save lives”.<\/div>\n

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You can get more information on hepatitis C from the NHS Hepatitis C Information Line on 0800 181 4774 where you can speak to an adviser in your language in confidence. You can also visit the NHS hepatitis C website: www.nhs.uk\/hepc\/southasian<\/a> <\/div>\n

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