World Hepatitis Day - WHO calls for urgent action to curb hepatitis

World Health Organisation (WHO) 28 July 2015 - "Prevent hepatitis: Act Now: Get tested, seek treatment, demand safe injections, know the risks, be vaccinated". Hepatitis kills approximately 1,4 million people a year. This year WHO focus on prevention of hepatitis B and C. It is important for everyone to be aware of hepatitis and to learn how they can protect themselves from being infected.

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