The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3 million deaths globally in 2024—largely from hepatitis B and C, which together account for more than 95% of hepatitis-related deaths.
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India among worst-hit as hepatitis deaths stay high despite global gains: WHO report
May 1, 2026The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3 million deaths globally in 2024—largely from hepatitis B and C, which together account for more than 95% of hepatitis-related deaths.