England on track to eliminate hepatitis C as cases fall
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England on track to eliminate hepatitis C as cases fall

11 Aug 2026 · Originally published 11 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: England ‘on the cusp’ of eliminating hepatitis C, health officials say
England is close to becoming one of the first countries to eradicate hepatitis C, with deaths linked to the virus falling by 36% over the last decade. By expanding testing in A&Es and GP surgeries, the NHS has treated over 100,000 people since 2015 - a significant step toward meeting global health targets to eliminate the virus by 2030.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK England
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