Angola: Doctor Calls for Early Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis to Prevent Disease

Luanda — Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment of viral hepatitis can prevent the disease from progressing to severe conditions, so people should be aware of the symptoms, the hepatologist Mário Simeão, said Thursday.

Speaking to ANGOP, the specialist said the disease is already considered a public health problem, thus late diagnosis causes more advanced conditions, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer, hence the need to start treatment quickly to avoid its progression.

The hepatologist,…