Global Hepatitis Fight Shows Progress but 2030 Goals Remain Distant
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- •Nigeria and nine other countries are responsible for the majority of global hepatitis deaths as of April 2026.
- •The WHO issued calls on April 28, 2026, for increased action to eliminate viral hepatitis.
- •Progress has been made in diagnosing and treating hepatitis globally, but it is not enough to meet the 2030 elimination goals.
- •The WHO emphasizes expanding testing, treatment access, and prevention to reduce new hepatitis infections and mortality.
- •Without intensified efforts, millions remain at risk of hepatitis B and C infections and related deaths.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigeria and the nine other high-burden countries increase hepatitis testing and treatment programs then global hepatitis mortality could decline significantly, improving public health outcomes in these countries and worldwide.
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