WHO Report Highlights Insufficient Progress on Global Hepatitis Elimination

The World Health Organization's 2026 Global Hepatitis Report indicates that current efforts are not sufficient to meet the 2030 targets for eliminating hepatitis B and C. While some progress has been made in reducing infections and deaths, viral hepatitis remains a significant global health threat, causing 1.34 million deaths and 1.8 million new infections in 2024. The report emphasizes the critical need to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, addressing identified challenges such as limited access to testing and inadequate vaccine coverage.