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Eliminating hepatitis from the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Editorial)

Mahmoud Fikri1

  • 1Regional Director, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|November 1, 2018
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Insights

World Hepatitis Day highlights the global fight against viral hepatitis. Despite millions infected and significant deaths, prevention and treatment efforts show promising results in eliminating this communicable disease.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Viral hepatitis, including hepatitis B and C, affects an estimated 325 million people globally.
  • In 2015, viral hepatitis resulted in 1.34 million deaths and 1.75 million new hepatitis C infections.
  • The communicable disease poses a significant global health burden.

Discussion:

  • World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, centers on the theme 'Eliminate Hepatitis'.
  • Substantial resources are being allocated to hepatitis prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Progress is being made in combating the widespread impact of viral hepatitis.

Key Insights:

  • Eliminating viral hepatitis is a critical global health objective.
  • Despite the scale of the challenge, dedicated efforts are yielding positive outcomes.
  • Continued focus on prevention and treatment is essential for disease eradication.

Outlook:

  • The global community is actively working towards the elimination of viral hepatitis.
  • Advancements in prevention and treatment offer hope for reducing the disease's burden.
  • Sustained attention and investment are crucial for achieving hepatitis elimination goals.

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