Source: African Viral Hepatitis Summit 2016 |

LEADING HEPATITIS EXPERTS CONVENE IN DAKAR, SENEGAL, FOR AFRICAN VIRAL HEPATITIS SUMMIT

- 100 million individuals are estimated to be infected with Hepatitis B and C in Africa (1) - Hepatitis B and C infections responsible for 80% of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer cases (2)

Leading African and international public health experts, patient representatives, policymakers and physicians gathered today in Dakar, Senegal, to discuss and better understand the burden of hepatitis B and C in Africa. African countries have some of the highest rates of chronic viral hepatitis in the world – according to the…

Source: African Viral Hepatitis Summit 2016 |

Media Advisory - Dakar : African Viral Hepatitis Summit 2016

Leading Hepatitis Experts to Convene in Dakar, January 19-20, 2016

On January 19-20, 2016, leading African and international public health experts, patient representatives, policymakers and physicians will convene in Dakar, Senegal, to discuss and better understand the burden of hepatitis B and C in Africa. African countries have some of the highest rates of chronic viral hepatitis in the world…