DESTINE Project Tackles Hepatitis C in Ethiopia | Glasgow News

A Scottish-led research project in Ethiopia is revolutionizing hepatitis C control, using targeted testing and treatment strategies that mirror Scotland’s own success. Backed by £2.2 million, the DESTINE initiative uncovered surprising new data—showing infection rates far lower than previously thought, but alarmingly high among those with medical procedures like transfusions. With pilot programs targeting at-risk groups and six Ethiopian PhD students trained, the project is laying the groundwork for Ethiopia to meet WHO’s 2030 elimination goal—and empowering local health systems to lead the charge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f7f58ebb6121812