“We can estimate that about 20 million people are chronically infected,” Mr Ehanire said.
virtual high-level commemoration of World Hepatitis Day, said viral hepatitis B and C is endemic in the country.
So, it becomes all the more crucial to know about the nature, prevention, and treatment of these viral illnesses.Mr Ehanire said the country is working in alignment with the regional resolution to reduce Hepatitis B virus to less than two per cent in children by the end of 2020.He noted that the Hepatitis B Birth Dose vaccination remains the best way to reduce the numbers of new infections in the country.
“In recent times, Nigeria has made important progress in this area. We are committed to a $3billion Nigeria Strategy on Immunization and PHC Systems Strengthening .
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