FG unveils Project 365 to eliminate Hepatitis.
The Federal Government has launched Project 365, which is a nationwide initiative aimed at eliminating hepatitis by 2030.
Speaking at the unveiling of the project in commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2025, with the theme "Hepatitis Can't Wait-Test. Treat. Eliminate", the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, revealed that hepatitis costs Nigeria between N10.3 trillion and N17.9 trillion annually, therefore, the initiative will prioritize mass screening, treatment, and vaccination across all communities.
According to him, the government has created the Viral Elimination Fund (VEL) to support testing and treatment, improve access to affordable care, and reduce transmission rates, and Pilot interventions have already begun in three correctional centers in Gombe State, with support from Abbott and other partners.
He noted that the project aims to eliminate hepatitis by 2030, aligning with the World Health Organization's Global Health Sector Strategy, will reach all 360 constituencies with mass screening, treatment, and vaccination.
Stakeholders, including the World Health Organization, Africa CDC, and the Nigerian Correctional Service, have expressed support for the project, highlighting the need for collective action and public education to overcome stigma and misinformation.
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