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Chad hepatitis E outbreak: how the dangerous liver disease spreads and how it can be treated

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes,…

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Infected blood scandal: women with hepatitis C ‘dismissed’ by doctors

Medical problems blamed on weight, motherhood, menopause or teenage mood swings, say women

The Guardian - UK

Fresh warning against hepatitis in Malappuram

Health authorities issue warning against hepatitis spread, advise caution on water safety and sanitation practices to prevent transmission.

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‘Why must I be a doctor, solicitor and detective?’: lost records block compensation for infected blood victims

Claimants who can’t access medical information face battle for payments in biggest treatment disaster in NHS history

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Kerala Health department urges vigilance after viral hepatitis death in Malappuram district

Kerala man dies from viral hepatitis, prompting health department to issue warning against the disease outbreak.

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Infected blood inquiry: study that said risk was seen as ‘tolerable’ omitted patient death

Exclusive: 2003 study was cited as evidence that risks of hepatitis C could not have been foreseen at the time

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: UK government was warned of infected blood risks in 1970s

Documents show officials were told blood plasma harvested from US convicts was contaminated with viruses

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‘Plasma was called liquid gold’: the true story of the UK infected blood scandal

Documents examined by inquiry show officials knew people were being given infected blood products, but sanctioned their use

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The Observer view on the infected blood scandal: victims of this cruel experiment deserve justice

Fair redress is long overdue for the trauma inflicted on 30,000 people and their loved ones

The Guardian - UK

UK swapped to fatal US blood products to save money, minutes suggest

Exclusive: contaminated blood campaigners say internal 1976 Immuno AG document proves British government negligence

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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

The Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

‘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

Evening Standard

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.

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