Hepatitis B, C epidemic hits northern Ghana
It is estimated that about 2.8 million people have hepatitis B, while nearly 500,000 have hepatitis C in the country.
The condition has disproportionately higher burdens and mortality in the Upper East, Upper West, North East, Savannah, and Northern regions.
These came to light when Ghana joined the world to celebrate the 2024 World National Hepatitis Day last Friday, with a commitment to combat the health condition, improve public health and achieve broader health goals by 2030.
The event, organised by the Greater Accra Region Health Service and the Ablekuma-North Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Accra Cantonments-East, aimed to increase awareness and promote preventive measures.
Dubbed “It’s time for action”, the programme aligns with the global ca...
