Here, transmission takes place according to various mechanisms: either during the ingestion of contaminated water and food, or after contact with an infected person through the soiled hands or during oral-anal intercourse.įor the hepatitis B, C and D viruses, transmission takes place through the blood, sexually and vertically.īlood transmission takes place during contact with contaminated blood or blood derivatives. The main routes of transmission of viral hepatitis are:įecal-oral for the hepatitis A and hepatitis E viruses.
Because ” we have a collective responsibility towards the goal of eliminating this disease by 2023 “. According to the WHO report published on July 26, 2022, featuring the message of Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.įaced with these data, it encourages the populations of the world to seek screening and treatment for hepatitis. Regarding hepatitis C 5% of patients know their status with a treatment rate of 0%. The sad fact is that only 2% of people living with hepatitis B in Africa know their status and less than 1% receive treatment. Otherwise, mother-to-child transmission remains high with a prevalence of 2.5% among children aged 0 to 5 years. This despite the availability of treatments. 26% of people suffering worldwide and that these cause approximately 125,000 deaths. In Africa, it is estimated that 90 million people live with hepatitis, i.e. Indeed, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that:ġ.4 million cases of hepatitis A are recorded each year Ģ billion people are infected with the hepatitis B virus ġ50 million people with chronic hepatitis C infection Ģ0 million hepatitis E virus infections worldwide. Among the viruses responsible for hepatitis, the main ones are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D and hepatitis E. Viral hepatitis is a real public health problem on a global scale. They can be caused by viruses with a tropism for liver cells, drugs, alcohol consumption and toxic substances. Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver. Starting from the communities that need it, in order to improve access to treatment and care. The purpose of this day is to highlight the need to bring hepatitis care services closer to primary health care establishments.
“ Putting hepatitis treatment within your reach ”: this is the theme of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, 2022.
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