Pakistan, April 30 -- Pakistan is witnessing a sharp increase in hepatitis C cases, according to a new report highlighting global health concerns. The situation has drawn attention from international health experts due to the country's high disease burden. Public health systems and millions of patients are directly affected by the rising trend.

The World Health Organization (WHO) report states that Pakistan, India, and China together account for 39 percent of the global hepatitis C burden. It further warns that Pakistan is among the countries with the highest number of related deaths worldwide. As a result, the disease remains a major public health challenge.

Read more: Pakistan, WHO unite to accelerate fight against Hepatitis C

Accord...