Official records under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme show that during the financial year 2025–26, up to Dec, only 287 out of 995 newborns born to HBsAg-positive mothers received HBIG within 24 hours of birth. This translated to a coverage of just 28.8%.
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Only 29% high-risk newborns in Punjab get Hepatitis B protection
March 3, 2026Official records under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme show that during the financial year 2025–26, up to Dec, only 287 out of 995 newborns born to HBsAg-positive mothers received HBIG within 24 hours of birth. This translated to a coverage of just 28.8%.