Doctors to sensitize barbers about Hepatitis C risks
Karachi—Doctors comprising members of SMC Alumni Association has taken upon themselves to sensitize barbers as well as beauticians, in Karachi, to protect themselves against Hepatitis B and C.
Dr. Natasha Mustafa, Coordinator of the Campaign told APP Friday that beauticians and barbers are also being approached to bring about extremely important changes in handling of their clients.“This is very important as many a time unassuming people hold chance to contract Hepatitis C and B and even HIV infections during minor cuts experienced during shave or hair cut at a barber’s shop,” she said. The young doctor also referred to vulnerability of people undergoing pedi-cure or mani-cure due to poor hygienic practices. Re-use of sharp tools, though obsolete, but still used for skin cleaning purposes in many of the beauty parlors, is also a risk that is often ignored, said Dr. Natasha.
“The hair dressers and beauticians are also at risk due to application of contaminated tools
