In a bold move to combat hepatitis B and C, Ghana is launching a nationwide campaign to eradicate these liver diseases by 2030. The Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF) will spearhead the “Hepatitis Free Ghana 2030” campaign, which will launch in September 2024. The initiative will focus on comprehensive awareness, free screenings and vaccinations, and policy advocacy to significantly improve public health and reduce the burden of hepatitis in the country.
GLOMEF’s efforts are set to make a substantial impact, paving the way for a healthier future for all Ghanaians. The campaign will offer free hepatitis B and C screenings to at least 100,000 individuals and vaccinate at least 50,000 people. It will also train 500 healthcare workers in hepatitis management and prevention protocols, enhancing their capacity to diagnose, treat, and manage hepatitis cases.
Raphael Godlove Ahenu, CEO of GLOMEF, announced this initiative during a forum in Sunyani to commemorate World Hepatitis Day. This day is observed every July 28 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, which causes severe liver disease and cancer. This year’s theme is “It’s time for action.
” Mr Ahenu expressed concern over World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, which estimate that 3,000 people die daily from liver diseases caused by viral hepatitis. Almost 90% of people living with viral hepatitis are unaware of their condition. Globally, 304 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B and C in 2022.
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