Hepatitis: Nigeria’s Hidden Health Crisis

Hepatitis kills 3,500 people every day. It is the second leading infectious cause of death globally. Yet most Nigerians never hear its name. The virus can destroy the liver for decades without a sign. Death certificates often do not list hepatitis as the cause. Testing and reporting rates remain very low. In Nigeria, one in ten adults lives with hepatitis B. Many do not know they are infected. Stigma and treatment costs drive people away from care. A birth vaccine stops hepatitis B in its tracks. Short courses of pills can now cure hepatitis C. Routine screening, education and funding are the keys to ending this silent killer.

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