The Chairman of Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Hon. Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane has called for stronger national efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis describing the disease as a major public health challenge in Ghana.
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Making a statement on the floor of Parliament to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026, he urged increased investment in public education, screening, vaccination and affordable treatment. He also called on Parliament to support policies that will improve access to hepatitis services, especially in rural communities.
Hon. Nawaane appealed to government and stakeholders to work together to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
