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UN warns only 45% of newborns receive hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours
The United Nations said on World Hepatitis Day that only 45% of newborns worldwide receive the hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours after birth, a dose critical for preventing mother‑to‑child transmission.
The agency highlighted that hepatitis B remains a major public‑health challenge, causing thousands of deaths each day from cirrhosis and liver cancer, and that millions of people are unaware of infection or lack access to diagnosis and treatment. It urged governments to strengthen immunisation programmes, expand testing, ensure timely treatment and boost prevention and education campaigns.
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Hepatitis B virus · Newborn infants · United Nations · governments
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hepatitis B causes thousands of deaths each day due to cirrhosis and liver cancer. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Millions of people are unaware they are infected with hepatitis B or lack access to diagnosis and treatment. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Only 45% of newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours of life. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hepatitis B vaccination at birth is essential to prevent mother‑to‑child transmission. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] The UN called on governments to strengthen immunisation programmes, expand testing, ensure timely treatment and improve prevention and education campaigns. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co