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BBC Health 📅 10 Aug 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Gastroenterology

England set to eliminate hepatitis C

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Hepatitis C Elimination in England
  • England is progressing toward hepatitis C elimination, positioning itself among the world's first countries to achieve this public health milestone.
  • This success reflects improved access to direct-acting antiviral treatments, which have transformed hepatitis C from a chronic disease into a curable condition.
  • Clinicians should maintain vigilance in case-finding and treatment initiation, particularly among at-risk populations, to sustain momentum towards complete viral elimination.
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England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

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