Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government aims to eliminate hepatitis from the country in the next three to four years.

Addressing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday, he said this is achievable, as Egypt successfully eradicated hepatitis in three years.

Ahsan Iqbal also mentioned that the Prime Minister's initiative on diabetes will also be launched.

He emphasized that the focus will not only be on treatment but also on preventive healthcare, through greater public awareness. He said this approach will help reduce the occurrence of diseases.