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Experts Call for Universal Screening to Eliminate Hepatitis by 2030

Experts Call for Universal Screening to Eliminate Hepatitis by 2030

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THE BRIEF
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Public health experts at the Illness to Wellness Foundation conference urged for universal screening and adult immunization to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

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Former Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between government, private sectors, and civil society to expand the reach of hepatitis services.

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Dr. S. K. Sarin highlighted that India's next priority must be expanding adult Hepatitis B immunization and ensuring early diagnosis to prevent the disease from progressing silently.