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Study finds how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections

Washington Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage, and eradicating the virus remains a daunting challenge. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Know how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections

Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NHS testing initiative to eliminate hepatitis C in England by 2025

Liver scanning and portable testing units to be rolled out in communities where people may be at a higher risk

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US Sees Drop In Hepatitis C Infections In 2022

Recent data shows a 6% decline in new hepatitis C infections in the US in 2022, but disparities persist among demographic groups.

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Alert against seasonal diseases in summer

Special alert should be sounded against seasonal diseases in summer, including influenza, chicken pox, food and water-borne diseases like hepatitis A and typhoid, the Health department has said.

The Hindu

Hepatitis A outbreaks bring back focus on vaccination in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram faces rising hepatitis A outbreaks, prompting discussion on universal vaccination due to contaminated water and poor hygiene.

The Hindu

Victims of infected blood scandal call for urgent compensation at Westminster protest

Ministers accused of ‘passing the buck’ on compensation for patients infected with HIV and hepatitis C

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South Sudan flooding hampers efforts to contain hepatitis E outbreak

MSF begins vaccine drive against incurable disease, which is spread via dirty water and kills thousands of pregnant women

The Guardian - UK

HIV-hepatitis project aims to reduce health inequities

A new project focusing on Indigenous-led health initiatives is aiming to help address disproportionate rates of hepatitis and HIV in First Nations communities.

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Contaminated blood scandal: What happened and what are the victims demanding?

Thousands of people were contaminated with HIV and hepatitis C in one of the NHS's worth healthcare disasters

Evening Standard

We're on track to eliminate hepatitis C, but stigma remains and reinfection is a risk

Hepatitis C is a preventable but potentially life-threatening blood-borne virus. It primarily affects the liver and, if untreated, can lead to cirrhosis (scar damage) and cancer.

The Conversation

‘People will die in the streets’: Gaza dreads onset of winter as disease rises

Rain and storms scatter the tents of the displaced, healthcare has collapsed, and the fear is things are about to get even worse

The Guardian - UK

Hepatitis testing and early detection: The key to saving lives

Viral hepatitis will be a more lethal killer than Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040 if the current trends in undetected infection and treatment continue is a warning by WHO. It has launched “One Life, One Liver “to scale up testing and treatment for hepatitis which infects liver, causing…

The Times of India

What is the new HIV testing scheme? Sir Elton John to urge Parliament to do more

Singer set to call on MPs for a greater roll out of an influential scheme

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Indian Immunologicals Ltd commemorates 25 yrs of Human Biologicals Institute, announces new vaccines

Indian Immunologicals Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) marked a significant milestone as its human health division, Human Biologicals Institute (HBI), celebrated its 25th year since its inception on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood tests

Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. The cost could be much higher than at an independent lab, and your insurance might not cover it all.

Evening Standard

Urgent plea to identify thousands of 'missing hepatitis C' cases in London

Virus can lead to severe liver damage but often produces no symptoms for decades

LiveScience

Nearly 450 hospital patients in Massachusetts could have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV

Hundreds of endoscopy patients at a Massachusetts hospital were potentially exposed to blood-borne pathogens, the health care facility reported.

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Which vaccines are recommended for American adults?

Nearly 47% of Americans ages 18 and over got a flu shot during the 2022–2023 flu season — but uptake of CDC-recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B and shingles lags.

Medical Daily

Nearly 450 Patients Potentially Exposed To HIV, Hepatitis At Massachusetts Hospital

Hospital officials said the expected infection risk from the incidents is "extremely small" and no case connected to it has been reported yet.

The Times of India

Silent epidemic: India's struggle for safe blood transfusions

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Amid political fallout, medical college rejects report of botched blood transfusions

GSVM Medical College denies allegations of infected blood transfusions; UP Health Dept seeks clarification; Opposition leaders demand probe & punishment for those responsible.

The Hindu

Pfizer and KIMS Hospital launch Center of Excellence for adult vaccination

Pfizer & KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad inaugurated a CoE for Adult Vaccination to equip HCPs & educate patients on enduring advantages of vaccinations. It will reinforce immunisation against Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A/B, HPV & Influenza. CoE symbolises commitment to protecting individuals against respiratory threats & enhancing quality of life.

The Guardian - UK

‘I stopped counting how many friends died’: life after the contaminated blood scandal

The long read: As a victim of one of the NHS’s worst failures, I campaigned for years for an investigation into what led to so many people becoming infected with deadly viruses. Finally we got an inquiry – but did we get answers?

The Hindu

Egypt is racing to eliminate hepatitis C

Egypt achieved “gold tier” status for eliminating hepatitis C, becoming the first country to do so. It exceeded WHO targets for diagnosis and treatment, and reduced prevalence from 10% to 5% in 2018 and to less than 1% in 2019. Egypt is now taking a leadership role to support other…

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