Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO) 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, including
Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO) HBV and HCV infection can become chronic and cause cirrhosis and liver cancer Data from 187 countries shows that viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge of this decade An estimated 1 3 million people died from chronic viral hepatitis B and C in 2022 i e 3500 deaths per day
Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO) Hepatitis B and C can also be transmitted through sexual contact, although this is less common with hepatitis C Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
Hepatitis B - World Health Organization (WHO) Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease This fact sheet provides information about transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and WHO's work to support prevention and treatment
WHO launches first-ever implementation handbook to accelerate country . . . WHO released landmark Consolidated guidance and implementation handbook on hepatitis B and C, to support countries to expand prevention, testing, treatment, service delivery and programme monitoring, through a comprehensive public health approach
Hepatitis - World Health Organization (WHO) Hepatitis A Vaccination against hepatitis A should be part of a comprehensive plan for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis, including measures to improve safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene (such as hand washing) and measures for outbreak control WHO recommends that vaccination against hepatitis A virus be introduced into national immunization schedules for individuals aged