1.3 million people die every year from Hepatitis infections every year. This is according to the World Health Organisation, WHO.
In its 2024 Global Hepatitis Reports at the World Hepatitis Summit, WHS, the WHO says viral hepatitis infections are the second leading infectious cause of death globally.
The WHS, which is taking place from April 9 to 11 in Lisbon, Portugal, under the theme; Integrate Accelerate Eliminate, is a global meeting to advance the viral hepatitis agenda and share experiences and best practices in reaching and validating viral hepatitis elimination.
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WHO says hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents, leading to a range of health problems, some of which can be fatal.
There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and prevention methods.
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