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Prevention, care and treatment of viral hepatitis in the African region:  Framework for action, 2016 - 2020

Prevention, care and treatment of viral hepatitis in the African region: Framework for action, 2016 - 2020

Viral hepatitis is a highly endemic disease and a public health problem. It is responsible for an estimated 1.4 million deaths per year globally, mostly from hepatitis-related liver cancer and cirrhosis. Unfortunately, most people with chronic viral hepatitis are not aware of their status and do not receive appropriate treatment.