OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Public Health Agency of Canada
Each July 28, we mark World Hepatitis Day and come together to raise awareness on viral hepatitis and of the need for action to eliminate it. Today, we recognize and celebrate all of the progress that has been made and also address the current challenges.
Globally, viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death, accounting for 134 million deaths per year — more than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria. The most common hepatitis-related viruses in Canada are A, B, and C. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are vaccine preventable, and hepatitis C is curable with highly effective treatment.
