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England Near Hep C Elimination | Leicester News
England is on the verge of eradicating hepatitis C — a monumental public health victory. Through widespread testing in ERs, clinics, and even at-home kits, they’ve uncovered thousands previously unaware of their infection. Already surpassing WHO’s 2030 goal, England has treated far more than 80% of known cases, slashing deaths by 36% in a decade. With a simple 8-12 week antiviral course curing 95% of cases, over 100,000 have been successfully treated since 2015. Health officials now urge high-risk groups — including those with tattoos from certain countries or past drug use — to get tested…
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