"Viral hepatitis takes up a significant share of diseases and mortality globally. It is estimated that 57% of cases of liver cirrhosis and 78% of cases of primary liver cancer are due to hepatitis B or C virus infections. In 2010, the World Health Assembly (WHA) recognized hepatitis as an important public health program and designed July 28 as the World Hepatitis Day. The WHA called for a comprehensive response in the fight against hepatitis. Since then, PAHO and WHO have mobilized countries and partners to join efforts and develop strategies to combat hepatitis at both global and regional levels."(PAHO/WHO)
Implementation of national and regional public policies in response to hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is a global public health problem that affects millions of people every year, causing disability and death. It requires an urgent global response and progress in public policy to achieve national goals in line with the global vision of eliminating hepatitis as a public health problem.
The elimination of hepatitis in the context of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and universal health coverage by 2030
The global strategy of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDAs) against hepatitis aims to eliminate the public health problem of viral hepatitis by 2030. In doing so, countries can save lives and reduce the costs associated with long-term care for cirrhosis and liver cancer as a result of untreated hepatitis.
Access to hepatitis prevention, testing and treatment services
Strengthening the public health response in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of viral hepatitis, thereby reducing hepatitis morbidity and mortality
Publications
- Global health sector strategy on viral hepatitis 2016-2021
- Accelerating access to hepatitis C diagnostics and treatment
- Global progress report on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2021: accountability for the global health sector strategies 2016–2021: actions for impact
- Progress report on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections 2019
- Recomendaciones unificadas para la prevención, la atención y el tratamiento de la coinfección por los virus de la hepatitis B y C en personas con infección por el VIH; 2019
Acknowledgments
Dr. Nick Walsh - PAHO|WHO (WDC)
