Hepatitis B virus infects an estimated 254 million people worldwide and caused 1.1 million deaths in 2022. In the WHO African Region, about 65 million people live with chronic HBV (HB...
BACKGROUND
Diagnostics are essential for understanding hepatitis E epidemiology, but the field performanc...
In 2021 in response to an outbreak of hepatitis E in Bentiu internally displaced persons camp the South Sudanese Ministry of Health with support from Médecins Sans Frontières implemen...
BACKGROUND
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a leading cause of acute viral hepatitis, particularly in Asia and Africa, where HEV genotypes 1 and 2 are prevalen...
BACKGROUND
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody self-testing (HCVST) may help expand screening access and support HCV elimination efforts. Despite potential benefit...
In September 2023, the South Sudan Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of hepatitis E virus in Fangak County, Jonglei State. From April to November 2023, MSF identifie...
BACKGROUND
Hepatitis E was first identified in the 1990s, but major epidemics date back to the 1950s. There is no specific treatment, and it can be fatal especially for pregnant...
BACKGROUND
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of liver diseases globally. Transmission is primarily bloodborne through unsafe injections or healthcare practices. Effective...
INTRODUCTION
Hepatitis E causes high mortality among pregnant women, with case fatality risks over 30% and adverse fetal outcomes. There is an evidence gap on the safety of the ...