Hepatitis B: A Preventable Disease That Africa Can Eliminate
Hepatitis B remains a major public health challenge across Africa, affecting millions of people and contributing to serious health complications, including liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
But elimination is possible.
Prevention, early diagnosis, and access to proper care can save lives.
Key tools in the fight against Hepatitis B, according to @AfricaCDC, include:
💉 Vaccination, especially protecting newborns and children
🔬 Early testing and diagnosis, because many people live with Hepatitis B without knowing
🏥 Access to treatment and regular monitoring to prevent serious liver damage
📚 Public awareness and healthcare worker training to strengthen prevention and care
On 28 July 2026, Africa CDC will launch the Practical Prevention and Care Toolkit for Healthcare Workers and present findings from the Continental Situational Analysis on Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control.
A Hepatitis B-free Africa is possible, but it requires awareness, vaccination, testing, and action, according to
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