Hepatitis B

Plateau records 13.9% hepatitis B, 6.8% hepatitis C prevalence

On: July 28, 2026

By Blessing Odega Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, says the state has a hepatitis B prevalence of 13.9 per cent and a hepatitis C prevalence of 6.8 per cent. Ba’amlong said this on Tuesday in Jos, during a symposium to commemorate the 2026 World Hepatitis Day. He saidContinue Reading

Africa CDC urges action to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030

By: Folasade Akpan

On: July 28, 2026

In: Health

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By Franca Ofili Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for accelerated efforts to eliminate hepatitis B as a public health threat by 2030. The agency said Africa possesses the knowledge, tools and solutions needed to achieve the target. Africa CDC made the call in aContinue Reading

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