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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that viral hepatitis B and C are a major health problem, with 325 million people worldwide among the root causes of liver cancer, which causes 1.34 million deaths a year. Hepatitis B and C are a chronic infection that can cause no symptoms for a long time, sometimes years or decades, and at least 60% of liver cancer cases, said the WHO in A press release. Due to delayed detection and treatment.
The low level of coverage by testing and treatment is among the most important The WHO has therefore chosen "Hepatitis: screening and treatment" as the theme of the year, where it will seek, through of global and regional events and activities, to support the expansion of the prevention, detection and treatment of hepatitis.
"B" and "C" in a timely manner would lead to saving lives, noting that many people are suffering from viral hepatitis, but they are not aware of or unable to receive treatment. Globally, half of drug addicts are infected with hepatitis C, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which confirms that without evidence-based policies to support drug abuse, it is important to note that there is no evidence that this drug is harmful. Significant Expansion In prevention, screening, diagnostic and treatment services worldwide, millions of people will continue to miss the opportunity to receive lifesaving treatments and millions of people will be infected with HIV. the virus.
© Jordan News Agency – Petra (English) 2018
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