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Ministry of Health National Hepatitis Control Programme (Gambia)
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West Africa Hepatitis B surge
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Latest: Ghana and Gambia confront hepatitis B crisis as cases rise
In late July 2026 health officials across West Africa reported a worsening hepatitis B situation. In Senegal, about 85 % of the population showed evidence of past infection and 5‑10 % were chronic carriers, prompting ca