Sep 1, 2019 · Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of …

Apr 22, 2011 · Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents leading to a range of health problems, including ...

Apr 9, 2024 · HBV and HCV infection can become chronic and cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. Data from 187 countries shows that viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge of this decade. An …

Jul 25, 2025 · Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of …

Feb 12, 2025 · Hepatitis A: WHO fact sheet on hepatitis A provides key facts, transmission, who is at risk, treatment, prevention, immunization, WHO response.

Nov 27, 2009 · Hepatitis B and C can also be transmitted through sexual contact, although this is less common with hepatitis C. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, …

Jul 23, 2025 · Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. This fact sheet provides information about transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, …

Jul 28, 2025 · As we mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO calls on governments and partners to urgently accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat and reduce liver cancer deaths.

<p>This is the first consolidated WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage and product access, with improved data for action. This report presents the latest estimates on the …

1. Hepatitis is a leading cause of liver cancer – and a growing global killer. Chronic viral hepatitis causes 1.3 million deaths every year, mostly from liver cancer and cirrhosis. That's 3500 deaths every single …