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  • Europe Faces Challenges in Achieving 2030 Hepatitis Elimination Goals

    Daily Monitor July 29, 2026

    Europe Faces Challenges in Achieving 2030 Hepatitis Elimination Goals

    Despite notable advancements in hepatitis prevention, Europe is unlikely to meet its 2030 elimination targets due to significant gaps in community-level prevention measures.

    Recent data from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) highlights that while hepatitis B prevalence among children under five has reached near-zero levels, only nine out of 25 EU/EEA countries have achieved the WHO target of 95% vaccination coverage against hepatitis B. Additionally, harm reduction strategies for hepatitis C remain insufficient, with only seven countries meeting the WHO standards for sterile injection equipment distribution. Approximately 5 million individuals in the EU/EEA are living with chronic hepatitis B or C, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced preventive actions.


    For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: medicalxpress.com

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