Dubai Health Authority launches “Early detection of Hepatitis C” campaign

Dubai Health Authority launches “Early detection of Hepatitis C” campaign

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced the launch of a three-year Hepatitis C awareness campaign to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention of hepatitis C. This campaign is part of the “EKSHEF” screening initiative for early detection of some communicable and non-communicable diseases

The "Early Detection of Hepatitis C" campaign is a major campaign that contributes to achieving the strategic goal of the Emirate of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.

It includes a range of awareness campaigns and free check-ups for individuals aged 18 years and over. Awareness and screening campaigns will take place across malls, workers’ accommodation sites, government organizations and public spaces.

Dubai Health Authority has organized this three-year campaign in partnership with AbbVie Biopharmaceuticals and Axios Home Care Services, with the aim of raising awareness about early detection and early diagnosis.

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.

The virus can cause acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from mild illness to serious, lifelong illness including cirrhosis and cancer.

The World Health Organization has estimated that in 2019, approximately 290,000 people died from hepatitis C disease, mostly from cirrhosis and