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WHO Report Shows Measurable Progress in Reducing Global Hepatitis Infections
- On Tuesday, the World Health Organization released its Global Hepatitis Report at the World Hepatitis Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, documenting that hepatitis B and C caused 1.34 million deaths globally in 2024.
- Viral hepatitis B and C account for 95% of hepatitis-related deaths worldwide, with transmission continuing at a rate of more than 4,900 new infections daily, or about 1.8 million annually.
- Ten nations, including China, India, and Nigeria, accounted for 58% of global cases in 2024, though new hepatitis B infections declined by 32% since 2015, indicating progress remains insufficient for 2030 targets.
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged accelerated action, stating that "many people remain undiagnosed and untreated due to stigma, weak health systems and inequitable access to care."
- Dr. Tereza Kasaeva, Director of the WHO Department for HIV, TB, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections, emphasized that "Countries must move faster to integrate hepatitis services into primary care" to meet 2030 elimination targets.
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WHO report shows measurable progress in reducing global hepatitis infections
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