July 28 of every year marks World Hepatitis Day, which is marked globally to draw attention to the deadly disease.

Globally, to be on the path of eliminating hepatitis by 2030 requires that by 2025, new infections of hepatitis B and C are reduced by 40% and deaths from liver cancer by 50%, by 2025. This implies that by 2025, 60% of people living with hepatitis B and/or C should be diagnosed and 50% eligible for treatment should be cured (HCV) or receiving therapy (HBV).

The theme for this World Hepatitis Day celebration is Bringing Hepatitis Care Closer to You. The communication objective is to obtain political commitment for sustained and simplified hepatitis testing, prevention and treatment services integrated into primary health care services.

Source: Ghana Health Service.