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World Hepatitis Day 2023 - We're not waiting - Beating hepatitis and cancer together

World Hepatitis Alliance | 08 Oct 2023

Hepatitis B virus is an oncogenic virus that causes liver cancer at the same rate as someone who actively smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. Yet, we wait to treat hepatitis B infected patients until they develop liver disease before initiating treatment.

The WHO 'Best buys' document provides recommended interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, and recently prevention of liver cancer through hepatitis B immunisation has been included as a recommendation.

This panel discussion and Q&A focused on the integration of the hepatitis community and hepatitis services with liver cancer and NCDs. 

 

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