To mark the July 28, World Day Against Viral Hepatitis, and strengthen the need for people to seek diagnosis and prevention of these diseases. The World Health Organization, launches the theme of the Hepatitis 2018 campaign. “Hepatitis, it’s time to diagnose, treat and cure.” Activities under this theme can help achieve the following country-specific and global objectives
- (a) support the expansion of hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment and care services, with a specific focus on promoting WHO recommendations for testing and treatment;
- b) show best practices and promote universal health coverage of hepatitis care services;
- (c) improving partnerships and funding in the fight against viral hepatitis.Timely testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C can save lives.To find documents on the subject go to the WHO website
See more:
- Hepatitis
- July 28, 2018: World Hepatitis Day
- Global health sector strategy on viral hepatitis 2016-2021
Related links:
- Campanha do Ministério da Saúde incentiva testagem para diagnóstico precoce de hepatites no Brasil
- Julho Amarelo: Fiocruz realça práticas exitosas do SUS de prevenção e combate às hepatites virais
- Teste para diagnóstico de hepatites B e C, HIV e sífilis
- Prevenção combinada
- Governo Federal avança nas ações para eliminação das hepatites virais no país
