Ehanire said this on Tuesday at an event to commemorate the World Hepatitis Day.Hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver, and there are five common viral hepatitis strains — A, B, C, D, and E.Hepatitis A and E are transmitted through contaminated food, water, poor hygiene and close contact with carriers of the virus, while Hepatitis B, C and D are transmitted through blood, sexual intercourse, bodily fluids, sharing syringes and blades, and touching wounds of infected persons.
“In Nigeria, nearly 20 million people are estimated to be infected with Hepatitis B or C. Despite significant rates of infection, there is very low awareness about the infection, infections are under-reported, under-diagnosed and under-treated. Stigma and discrimination of those infected also pose challenges,” he said.He said the ministry, with support from its partners, is taking concrete steps to ensure that hepatitis care is brought closer to every Nigerian.
“You may be aware that in May this year, at the 75th world health assembly, WHO member states approved a new global health sector strategy for viral hepatitis.“I am happy to inform you that Nigeria has, in alignment with the new strategy, developed our own national strategic framework for viral hepatitis aimed at achieving the global target of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. I am proud to note that Nigeria is one of the first counties to have achieved this in the short time.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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