India aims to eradicate Hepatitis B and C as health threats by 2030, confirms Health Secretary
- India reaffirmed its commitment at the UN General Assembly to eliminate Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030.
- Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that affect the liver and can lead to long-term health problems, including cirrhosis and liver cancer if untreated.
- Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava outlined a strategy focused on prevention, screening, early diagnosis, treatment and patient support.
- Key measures include antenatal screening, Hepatitis B immunisation, free diagnosis, treatment access, rehabilitation support and global cooperation.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
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