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By 2030, viral hepatitis to be eliminated from the African Region

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 21 August 2016 – By 2030, the African…
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Mr Awute (first right), Dr Yakubu Gowon and Dr Mpazanje

Nigeria commemorates World Hepatitis Day for the first time.

Abuja, 31 July 2015 - Nigeria has joined the rest of the world to…
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Ethiopia commemorates World Hepatitis day

Ethiopia commemorates the World Hepatitis Day for the third time…
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Dr. Ramou Njie being interviewed on World Hepatitis Day 2015

Gambia commemorates World Hepatitis Day 2015

Banjul, The Gambia, 1st September 2015 - On 28 July 2015,…
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Uganda commemorates World Hepatitis Day 2014

Adjumani, 6th August 2014:- Uganda commemorated the World…
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WHO urges action on hepatitis threat

24 July 2013 -- On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, WHO is…
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Know your hepatitis status – increasing access to testing for a hidden infection.

A staggering 95% of people infected with hepatitis B or C around the…
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Hepatitis: “It’s closer than you think”

26 July 2012 -- Viral hepatitis kills about one million…
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WHO encourages countries to act now to reduce deaths from viral hepatitis

20 July 2016, Geneva - Ahead of World Hepatitis Day, 28 July…
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Treatment and support outside the hospital is just as important as the medical treatment.

Hepatitis action plan strategic direction 4: financing for sustainability After consulting with several doctors about my experience with chronic pain and crippling fatigue, I was diagnosed with hepatitis C. By the time I was finally diagnosed, the infect

Hepatitis action plan strategic direction 5: innovation for…
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