Iran’s persistence in combating hepatitis is commendable: WHO

TEHRAN –Jaffar Hussain, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Iran, has lauded Iranian health experts and officials, as well as people, in addressing hepatitis B and C, underlining that the country’s determination in eliminating hepatitis is praiseworthy.

Iran determined to eradicate hepatitis C by March 2027

TEHRAN –The health ministry has set goals to eliminate hepatitis C in the country by the Iranian year 1405 (March 2026-March 2027) through precise planning and broad participation of different sectors, the deputy health minister Alireza Raeisi has said.

Hepatitis Awareness Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national Hepatitis Awareness Week is scheduled to be observed from July 26 to August 2.

Up to 1,000 hepatitis cases registered weekly across Gaza

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says its health centers and shelters in the enclave have already recorded nearly 40,000 hepatitis cases since Israel’s war on Gaza started.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Time to take action to eliminate hepatitis

TEHRAN –Observed annually on July 28, World Hepatitis Day aims to educate individuals and raise awareness of viral hepatitis, and the significance of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Hepatitis C elimination probable within 2-3 years: health ministry

TEHRAN – The ministry of health is planning to eradicate hepatitis C across the country within a period of 2 to 3 years.

World Hepatitis Day: “one life, one liver”

TEHRAN - World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis and encourage prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.