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Understanding Hepatitis B in Rwanda Rwanda has made significant strides in addressing the prevalence of Hepatitis B, with the current rate standing at 0.25 percent, according to the latest annual report covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024. This figure indicates that for every 100 individuals who visit health facilities and undergo testing, approximately 0.25 are confirmed to …

Urging Action: The Importance of Early Childhood Immunization Against Hepatitis B in Uganda Health officials in Uganda have strongly encouraged women to prioritize early childhood immunization against Hepatitis B, emphasizing that failing to vaccinate children at birth could endanger future generations. This call to action was made by Dr. Ruth Dorothy Akuno, the Hepatitis B Program Coordinator at the Ministry …