England set to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
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"England is now leading the world in the mission to eliminate this disease and on course to beat the WHO's 2030 target, but we are determined to keep up the momentum and finish the job."
— Prof Frankie Swords , Executive
"My first reaction was disbelief. I remember saying: 'Are you sure? Surely there's been some mistake.'"
— Paul Eatwell , Other
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England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
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