Thread by @WHO

It's #WorldHepatitisDay

Elimination of viral #hepatitis can’t wait:
350 million people have chronic hepatitis B & C around the 🌍

Let's work together to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. A hepatitis-free future is possible!

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It's #WorldHepatitisDay

Funding #hepatitis services can't wait: a person dies from a hepatitis related illness every 30 seconds.

A hepatitis-free future is possible!

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#Hepatitis A is a liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. It is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.

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The most effective ways to combat #Hepatitis A are:
🚽 Improved sanitation
👩‍🍳 Food safety
👩‍⚕️ Immunization

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Testing for viral #hepatitis can't wait:
Almost 9⃣0⃣% of people living with viral hepatitis are unaware they have it.

Have you been tested?

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Testing for viral pregnant women can't wait:
#Hepatitis B is most commonly transmitted from 🤰 to 👶 during birth & delivery.

It is also spread by:
🔴 needlestick injury,
🔴 tattooing,
🔴 piercing and
🔴 exposure to infected blood & body fluids

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Hep B birthdose for babies can't wait:
The vaccine protects your 👶 from this potentially life-threatening liver infection that can cause both acute & chronic disease. #Hepatitis B can put people at high risk of death ☠️ from liver damage & liver cancer

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Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the #hepatitis C virus: the virus can cause both acute & chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness.

Hepatitis C is a major cause of liver cancer
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#Hepatitis D is a virus that requires hepatitis B virus for its replication, & occurs only simultaneously or as super-infection with hepatitis B. Hepatitis D can be prevented by hepatitis B immunization.

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#Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by infection with a virus which is transmitted via the 💩 fecal-oral 👄 route, principally via contaminated water 🚱

Improving sanitation & providing clean drinking water are 🔑 to preventing it.

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Essential #hepatitis services can't wait:
Prevention and treatment services can save lives, especially during #COVID19

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