From October this year, all newborns will be vaccinated against Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) at birth, the Programme Manager of ...

From October this year, all newborns will be vaccinated against Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) at birth, the Programme Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, has ...

An antisense drug in development at GSK has shown further activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV ... whilst also allowing transmission of the virus to others. Chronic HBV kills around 900,000 ...

In animal studies, Dicerna’s drug cleared nearly 100% of circulating hepatitis B ... the virus suppressed below detectable levels could be a “functional” cure, preventing transmission.

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Around 254 million people live with hepatitis B, and 6000 people are newly infected with viral hepatitis each ...

Hepatitis B is a highly infectious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is primarily transmitted through infected blood, bodily fluids, or childbirth. Although many cases are acute ...

Individuals living with chronic hepatitis B will be affected by the cuts and closures as well, with reduced access to essential services for prevention, testing, and treatment, said Chari A.

Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a common cause of viral hepatitis with significant health complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Assays for hepatitis B surface ...

“I want to encourage everyone to go and get tested for hepatitis B. Even if you already know your status, don’t be deceived into thinking the virus is inactive. You need to check at least ...

Interventions Identified to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B in Africa Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study that has the potential to change the landscape of hepatitis B transmission in Africa.

A mother gives her baby immunity even before birth. Vaccines during pregnancy protect both, boosting the baby's defense ...