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UAE launches Hepatitis awareness campaignThe Emirates Gastroenterology and Hepatology Society (EGHS)-Emirates Medical Association has announced the launch of a two-month Hepatitis C virus awareness campaign in the emirates. Leading pharma group Roche is the official spon More… |
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9.2m in Mena 'hit by chronic Hepatitis C'Hepatitis C is highly prevalent in the Mena region with approximately 9.2 million individuals infected with this condition, according to a report. The announcement was made at a press conference in Dubai on World Hepatitis Day, attended by More… |
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Egypt tops in hepatitis infection rateEgypt has the highest rates of new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the world, according to a new study. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also estimates more than 500,000 new HCV infections o More… |
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New drug 'fights hepatitis B better'Two international studies of a new drug, telbivudine, have produced potentially good news for hepatitis B patients. The studies show that it suppresses the virus that damages the liver faster and better than other treatments. Chron More… |
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MMR jabs to continue in BahrainBahrain will not stop the immunisation of children against the viral diseases mumps, measles and rubella (MMR), says Health Ministry head of disease control Dr Muna Al Mousawi. 'We have decided to stop administering the booster dose o More… |
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Hepatitis A jabs for all pupilsBahrain is to stop compulsorily immunising schoolchildren against the viral diseases mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) from this year. Instead they will be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. Health Ministry head of disease control Dr M More… |
