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. This progress feels especially meaningful in light of the Infected Blood Inquiry, reminding us how vital early detection is to preventing future tragedies. 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/a8903c26260171a8