Lagos Launches Comprehensive Campaign to Eliminate Hepatitis

The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards eliminating Viral Hepatitis as a public health threat by launching a comprehensive campaign. The initiative, which coincides with the 2025 World Hepatitis Day commemoration, aims to raise awareness, promote a testing and vaccination program.
According to Prof. Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, Viral Hepatitis affects millions globally and has become a silent epidemic in Nigeria. Hepatitis B and C, the most dangerous forms, are responsible for chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, often without showing symptoms until it’s too late.

The Commissioner highlighted some key statistics, including:
- Over 16 million Nigerians live with Hepatitis B
- Over 2 million Nigerians live with Hepatitis C
- Lagos has a 5% and 1% prevalence for Hepatitis B and C, respectively

The campaign aims to eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030 through a four-pronged approach:
1. Prevention
2. Testing
3. Treatment
4. Awareness

The government is offering free Hepatitis B and C screening and limited vaccination across General Hospitals, LASUTH, and designated Primary Health Centres in all 57 LGAs and LCDAs. Priority is given to health workers and pregnant women.

Prof. Abayomi disclosed that staff at all secondary health facilities have been trained to manage Viral Hepatitis, and efforts are ongoing to ensure affordable antiviral drugs, especially direct-acting antivirals for Hepatitis C.
The State enforces strict infection control protocols in public and private health facilities, including safe blood transfusion practices and proper sterilisation of medical equipment. Only blood screened for transmissible infections like Hepatitis and HIV is accepted in Lagos blood banks.
The Commissioner called for collective action, urging everyone to get on board to eliminate Hepatitis. The state is aligning with the national campaign tagged “365 Days to Break Down Hepatitis – Constituency by Constituency”, which will implement awareness and testing activities in every federal constituency over the next year.
The Lagos State Government is committed to eliminating Viral Hepatitis as a public health threat. With the launch of this campaign, the state is taking a significant step towards achieving this goal. The government urges all residents to participate in the campaign and get tested and vaccinated against Hepatitis.

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