3,500 people die daily from viral hepatitis infections, making it the 2nd leading infectious cause of death globally.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that 3,500 people die daily from viral hepatitis infections, making it the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with 1.3 million deaths per year. Despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment tools, WHO's 2024 Global Hepatitis Report shows that testing and treatment coverage rates have stagnated. Reaching WHO's elimination goal by 2030 is still achievable, according to the report, if rapid actions are taken now.
April 09, 2024
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