Egypt Cuts Hepatitis C Prevalence to 0.24% Under ‘100 Million Health’ Initiatives

Egypt has reduced the prevalence of hepatitis C to 0.24%, marking a major milestone in its efforts to combat the viral liver infection.

The achievement comes through the presidential initiative to eliminate hepatitis C, part of the country’s “100 Million Health” initiatives.

The campaign has placed the fight against hepatitis C at the centre of a national public health effort, with the reduced prevalence highlighting progress toward its elimination.

The reported figure does not mean the virus has been eradicated. It nevertheless represents a significant achievement in Egypt’s campaign to curb the infection.