# Hepatitis trends in Central Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hepatitis-trends-in-central-europe
> Updated: 2026-08-02T15:01:41.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Early 2024 saw a record 952 new hepatitis C infections reported in the Czech Republic, the highest in a decade, a rise attributed to expanded screening after public‑awareness campaigns. By mid‑year, Bavaria, Germany, recorded a sharp decline in hepatitis diagnoses, with 1,425 new cases—down 548 from the previous year—while Tyrol, Austria, reported modest numbers and introduced free examinations for adults.

World Hepatitis Day campaigns across the region emphasized vaccination, screening and education, highlighting the divergent trajectories: rising detection in the Czech Republic versus falling case counts in Bavaria.

Further analysis released in 2026 confirmed that the Czech Republic logged a total of 1,447 hepatitis C diagnoses for 2024, underscoring the prevalence of hidden infections that often remain undetected for years. Eurostat data showed EU hepatitis‑related deaths fell to a historic low of 3,172 in 2023, yet testing gaps persist, with only about a quarter of hepatitis B infections diagnosed in the European region. The continued increase in reported cases is viewed as a result of intensified testing rather than accelerated transmission.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Hepatitis C cases rise in Czech Republic amid hidden infections

Czech hepatitis C diagnoses rise as hidden infections persist; EU deaths fall to historic lows but millions remain undiagnosed, with Italy showing the highest mortality.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hepatitis-c-cases-rise-in-czech-republic-amid-hidden-infections

### 2026-07-31: Czech Republic records highest hepatitis C diagnoses in first half of 2024

Czech health officials reported 952 new hepatitis C cases in Jan‑June 2024, the highest in a decade, driven by expanded testing; many patients, like a 34‑year‑old woman discovered during routine exams, are asym

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-records-highest-hepatitis-c-diagnoses-in-first-half-of-2024

### 2026-07-25: Hepatitis diagnoses fall in Bavaria as Austria urges early testing

Bavaria sees a sharp drop in hepatitis cases while Austria's Tyrol reports new infections; both promote vaccination and free testing ahead of World Hepatitis Day.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hepatitis-diagnoses-fall-in-bavaria-as-austria-urges-early-testing

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