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Jul 27
24m 56s

Can we eliminate viral hepatitis?

The Lancet Group
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287 million people live with viral hepatitis worldwide. But vaccination and treatment offer new hope that elimination is possible. Lancet editor Niall Boyce discusses progress and challenges with Dr John Ward, Director of the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination at the Task Force for Global Health. Visit https://www.taskforce.org/viral-hepatitis/ and h ... Show More
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