The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Western Pacific
bears a disproportionately high burden of the world’s hepatitis B virus
(HBV) cases.
The region is home to approximately one quarter of the world’s
population while accounting for approximately half of all HBV cases,
according to a WHO pressrelease.
“Given the high endemicity of viral hepatitis in the
region—especially hepatitis B and C—we need to increase focus on
prevention and screening, but also redouble our efforts in the treatment
of those already infected,” Shin Young-soo, the WHO’s regional director
for the Western Pacific, said.
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