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World Hepatitis Day fuels Brazil's July Yellow drive

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World Hepatitis Day ~~vaccination and testing~~ fuels Brazil's July Yellow drive

In early July 2026, World Hepatitis Day was leveraged worldwide to promote hepatitis vaccination and testing. South Africa highlighted heightened risk among men who have sex with men, while WHO reiterated its 2030 targets of a 90 % reduction in new infections and a 65 % cut in hepatitis‑related deaths. The organization also noted that viral hepatitis causes roughly 1.3 million deaths each year and that about 304 million people live with chronic hepatitis B or C. Brazil’s nationwide “Julho Amarelo” (July Yellow) campaign peaked on 28 July, ~~urging~~ the date of World Hepatitis Day, emphasizing awareness, prevention, early ~~diagnosis,~~ diagnosis and vaccination ~~against~~ for hepatitis ~~A‑E~~ A, B and ~~safe‑practice measures.~~ C. The Ministry of Health highlighted the same global mortality and prevalence figures and reiterated Brazil’s progress toward the WHO elimination goal. The campaign stressed that while free rapid testing and vaccination for hepatitis A and B are available through the public health system, no vaccine exists for hepatitis C. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the 2025 goal of eliminating mother‑to‑child transmission of hepatitis B was achieved, with a prevalence of 0.011 % and 100 % newborn vaccination coverage. A sharp rise in hepatitis A detection was recorded – from 0.4 to 1.7 cases per 100 000 inhabitants between 2022 and 2024 (≈ 325 % increase). During the first half of 2026, the city of Palmas reported 24 viral‑hepatitis notifications, including 16 hepatitis B cases (nine confirmed) and eight hepatitis C cases (six confirmed). On 25 July, Instituto Gabriel in Indaiatuba administered 100 free rapid tests for hepatitis B and C, offering counselling alongside ongoing free testing, vaccination for hepatitis A and B, and public education on hygiene, safe sex and avoiding shared sharps. ~~These coordinated actions aim to curb silent transmission, prevent progression to severe liver disease, and meet WHO’s 2030 elimination goals.~~

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