Public Awareness Campaign on Hepatitis in Keta On World Hepatitis Day, celebrated on July 28, 2025, the Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region launched a public awareness campaign to educate residents about hepatitis. The initiative aimed to inform the community about the causes, types, and prevention methods of this serious health condition. Madam Dora Kugbonu, a Public Health …
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Community Outreach Focuses on Hepatitis Awareness Dr. Antoinette Ata Hasford, a Senior Medical Officer at Euracare Hospital in the Western Region of Ghana, has emphasized the importance of knowing one’s hepatitis status. Hepatitis, which refers to the inflammation of the liver, can be caused by various factors, including viral infections. According to Dr. Hasford, understanding one’s health status is crucial …
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Understanding the Prevalence of Hepatitis B in Rwanda The prevalence of Hepatitis B in Rwanda is currently at 0.25 percent, according to the latest annual report covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024. This means that for every 100 individuals who visit health facilities and undergo testing, approximately 0.25 are confirmed to be positive for the virus. While …
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Global Awareness and Local Progress in Combating Hepatitis B World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28, serves as a reminder of the ongoing global effort to combat viral hepatitis. In 2025, Uganda joined this international initiative, highlighting the urgent need to address Hepatitis B, a preventable yet serious disease that continues to affect many lives, especially in low- and middle-income …
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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 …
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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 …
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