Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) remain public health threats in the WHO European region, where an estimated 29 million people live with chronic infection and viral hepatitis-related deaths now surpass those from HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis combined. Although effective prevention tools and antiviral treatments reduce the risk of complications, overall mortality has […]
In December 2021, the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)–Lancet Commission on liver disease in Europe launched its first report, which highlighted an alarming increase in liver-related mortality in many European countries. The Commission proposed a roadmap for addressing the documented negative trends. However, quoting one of the accompanying Comment articles, “gaining consensus […]
Summary Background WHO has worked closely with member states to set baseline targets, monitor progress and gaps, and develop a strategy to achieve the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. This analysis aimed to use the latest data to assess global progress, identify gaps, and provide strategic support to countries […]
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