Africa: Egypt’s Hepatitis Programme Becomes a Model for African Countries

Egypt’s Hepatitis Programme, also known as the “100 Million Healthier Lives” campaign has become a benchmark for African countries. The nationwide effort has led the country to become the first in 2024 to achieve Gold-tier certification for progress towards eliminating Hepatitis C.

Viral hepatitis is a major public health threat in Africa, with morbidity and mortality rates comparable to major infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. An initial visit and pilot training programme…