World Hepatitis Day 2019: Global Summary Report

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Published 19 Dec 2019 by World Hepatitis Alliance

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The World Hepatitis Alliance has produced a report summarising activity for World Hepatitis Day 2019, including a global map of activity and regional reports.

Types Reports & Research

Regions Rest of World

Themes Prisons, South Asian Communities, Testing & Diagnosis, Treatment & Care, Awareness & Prevention

Audiences Medical professional, Commissioner, Drug services professional

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