Viral hepatitis elimination
18 articles
Development and Optimisation of a Reception Testing Protocol Designed to Eliminate HCV in the UK Prison Population
A study shows that an opt-out HCV test and treat initiative in prison receptions is feasible and can be adapted to the needs of individual prisons as a viable way to achieve HCV micro-elimination. More
2024 Global Hepatitis Report
WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections claiming 3500 lives each day. Viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally. More
ECDC: High Burden of Hepatitis B and C Persists in the EU/EEA
Recent ECDC data show that despite progress in prevention and control efforts, hepatitis B and C continue to pose significant public health challenges in the European Union and European Economic Area. More
Implementing the Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STIs, 2022–2030: WHO Report on Progress and Gaps 2024
New WHO report flags major increase in sexually transmitted infections, amidst challenges in HIV and hepatitis. More
Global Hepatitis Webinar – It’s Time for Action!
To mark World Hepatitis Day 2024, WHO will host a global webinar to highlight the need for the global health community to get back on track toward viral hepatitis elimination by 2030. More
