England on track to eliminate hepatitis C ahead of 2030 target
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England on track to eliminate hepatitis C ahead of 2030 target

11 Aug 2026 · Originally published 11 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: England on track to eliminate hepatitis C, health officials say
NHS England has treated over 100,000 people for hepatitis C since 2015, contributing to a 36% reduction in deaths over the last decade. By expanding testing in A&Es and GP surgeries, the health service is now one of the first globally to exceed World Health Organisation treatment benchmarks, putting the country on course to eliminate the virus entirely.
Source: STV News England
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