Experts in Nigeria are seeking global support in taming the tide of the rising cases of Hepatitis cases in the country.
According to the World Health Organization, Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of viral hepatitis with a national hepatitis B (HBV) prevalence rate of 8.1 percent, and a hepatitis C (HCV) prevalence rate of 1.1 per cent among adults aged 15-64 years.
Further research also shows that nearly 20 million people are estimated to be infected with hepatitis B.
Despite the significant rates of infection, there is very low awareness about the infection, while the infections are under-reported, under-diagnosed and under-treated.
Public Health Expert, Adegbami Oluwatobi speaks on the importance of knowing one’s status.
