Which organization recently released the Global Hepatitis Report 2024?
WHO
2024 April
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India has a high prevalence of hepatitis B (2.9 crore cases) and hepatitis C (0.55 crore cases), according to the WHO Global Hepatitis Report 2024. WHO announced its goal to eradicate hepatitis by 2030 during the World Hepatitis Summit. The report emphasizes the significance of healthcare, immunization, and awareness. India saw 1.4 lakh cases of hepatitis C, 1.23 lakh deaths, and 50,000 new cases of hepatitis B in 2022. The low rates of diagnosis and treatment highlight the urgent need for intervention.