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England close to wiping out Hepatitis C 'for good' in boost for global eradication
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Hepatitis C is a blood-borne liver virus that can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and cancer if left untreated, but it can be cured with a course of antiviral medication in over 95% of cases. The World Health Organization set a goal in 2016 to treat 80% of identified cases by 2030, and England's progress towards eliminating the disease is significant in the context of this global effort. The NHS's initiatives, such as blood screening and at-home testing kits, have been crucial in identifying and treating patients, particularly those who may not have been aware they carried the virus.
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England close to wiping out Hepatitis C 'for good' in boost for global eradication
England is poised to wipe out hepatitis C, achieving the World Health Organization's 2030 elimination goal a full four years ahead of schedule, health officials announced today.
More than 100,000 individuals have received diagnosis and treatment for the blood-borne liver virus since 2015, according to NHS England.
The WHO established its benchmark in 2016, stipulating that 80 per cent of identified cases should be …
11 Aug, 09:47