Malaysia has 10 years to bring new viral hepatitis cases down from 90% to 10%


Although many people think of hepatitis C as a drug users’ disease, there are other ways to contract it, e.g. when sharing sharp personal items like razors and when on dialysis. — TNS

Much has been written about hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver.

Although it is a highly curable condition, when left untreated, hepatitis can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer.

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