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Immunization against Viral Hepatitis B: Lessons Learnt from Kingdom of Cambodia

Bun Sreng1, Ork Vichit2, Yuong Vuthikol2

  • 1Department of Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Euroasian Journal of Hepato-Gastroenterology
|December 5, 2017
PubMed

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Cambodia

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant global health concern.
  • Cambodia has faced challenges in controlling HBV transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the immunization efforts against Hepatitis B in Cambodia.
  • To identify lessons learned from Cambodia's experience with Hepatitis B vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Review of immunization program data.
  • Analysis of national vaccination strategies.

Main Results:

  • The report details the implementation of Hepatitis B immunization in Cambodia.
  • Key challenges and successes of the vaccination program are outlined.

Conclusions:

  • Immunization is crucial for controlling Hepatitis B virus in Cambodia.
  • Sustained efforts and strategic planning are essential for successful vaccination programs.

Keywords:
CambodiaHepatitis B virusImmunization.

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