England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
- 5 hours agoMichelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesEngland is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
- The target of treating 80% of all known cases has already been met, and deaths from the virus have fallen by 36% in the last decade, just short of what is needed by 2030.
- Taking antiviral tablets for 8 to 12 weeks can cure more than 95% of cases.
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- 5 hours agoMichelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesEngland is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
- The target of treating 80% of all known cases has already been met, and deaths from the virus have fallen by 36% in the last decade, just short of what is needed by 2030.
- Taking antiviral tablets for 8 to 12 weeks can cure more than 95% of cases.
Sources: BBC News