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WHO lists Nigeria among nations with highest hepatitis deaths in 2024

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

A WHO report ranks Nigeria among the nations with the highest hepatitis‑related deaths in 2024, contributing to a global toll of 1.34 million deaths from hepatitis B and C. The finding underscores a pressing public‑health crisis in Nigeria, demanding stronger screening, treatment and prevention efforts to curb the disease’s impact.

WHO report lists Nigeria among countries with the highest hepatitis deaths in 2024, citing 1.34M global deaths from hepatitis B and C. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/who-lists-nigeria-among-nations-with-highest-hepatitis-deaths-in-2024/